Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories dating back to the 15th/16th

dating back to the 15th/16th century

The dimensions are as follows: H: 120cm W: 115cm D: 19cm

and they both would make stunning pieces of art

It has been hand painted and is still in very good condition

The kettle has a heavy

Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories dating back to the 15th/16thOriginating in the Yamagata Prefecture, this fragment of Shishi maku cloth dates to the late Edo period. This indigo dyed fabric is hand woven using hemp, and showcases intricate tsutsugaki resist patterns. Originally, this beautiful textile would have been used in a traditional Japanese folk performance known as Shishimai (lion dance). It is believed that this dance wards off evil spirits and acts as a form of prayer for prosperity. The evidence of