Mid 19th Century Japanese Child's Kimono Yuzen Fukusa (27) Baskets & Storage this traditional mobile storage cabinet

this traditional mobile storage cabinet

This only adds to the character of this piece as it allows for its true

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The main text translate to 'The Great Beauty' which we believe is the translated name of the ship

The craftsmanship of this piece is absolutely stunning and of high quality

Mid 19th Century Japanese Child's Kimono Yuzen Fukusa (27) Baskets & Storage this traditional mobile storage cabinetThis beautiful child's kimono originated in the Tenpo era of the Edo period. It has been repurposed into a fukusa which is a traditional wrapping cloth used for ceremonial occasions. What makes this piece truly stand out is the yuzen dyeing method. This Japanese resist dyeing technique uses rice paste to keep the dye and the illustrations separate. In this instance, the kimono has paintings of cranes which, in Japanese culture, are a symbol of