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Antique Boro Indigo Katazome Cloth 48
Antique Indigo Katazome Dragon and Phoenix Cloth
Increasingly rare examples of Lan Yin Hua Bu can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 100 years. The cotton was hand woven, , which is why the cloth is divided into 3 hand stitched patterns. This particular cloth measures 200cm x 140 cm and is an unusual floral pattern. The cloth and indigo is in very good condition ad was not used very much, owing to it's dark indigo colour
There are 2 main types of antique indigo katazome cloths:
- Square: ‘Wrap cloths’ used to store and carry personal items were folded at the corners and tied together. A symbolic silk flying bat, sewn in one corner was a sign of prestige
- Rectangular: these were traditionally bed covers, often given as wedding presents or for children’s bedding. The symbols and designs were to wish long life, prosperity and a happy life together or good luck with the children’s exams.
Antique Dragon Indigo Katazome Cloth
Antique Indigo Katazome Dragon and Phoenix Cloth are increasingly rare. Also known as, Lan Yin Hua Bu, can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 100 years. The cotton was hand woven, which is why the cloth is divided into 3 hand stitched patterns.
This particular cloth measures 195cm x 135 cm and is an unusual and exceptionally beautiful phoenix and dragon pattern with butterflies in the corners symbolising good luck. The cloth has wear and lightly faded.
Antique Indigo Katazome Cloth -80
Antique Indigo Floral Katazome are very rare. Also known as, Lan Yin Hua Bu, can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 100 years.
This particular cloth measures 130cm x 88 cm andAntique Indigo Floral Katazome. The cloth is in very good condition for its age. A great piece of fabric for inspiration for patterns, colour and texture.
The back of this cloth is of particular interest with beautiful original boro patching, known as 'pin bu' in Mandarin.
There are 2 main types of antique indigo katazome cloth:
- Antique Indigo Floral Katazome : ‘Wrap cloths’ used to store and carry personal items were folded at the corners and tied together. A symbolic silk flying bat, sewn in one corner was a sign of prestige
- Others are Rectangular: these were traditionally bed covers, often given as wedding presents or for children’s bedding. The symbols and designs were to wish long life, prosperity and a happy life together or good luck with the children’s exams.
Antique Indigo Katazome Wraping Cloth
Antique Indigo Katazome Wraping Cloth are very rare. Also known as, Lan Yin Hua Bu, can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 100 years. The cotton was hand woven.
This particular cloth measures 125cm x 125 cm and is an unusual patterns with phoenix, double money, peony flower, bamboo, butterflies in the corners symbolising good luck. The cloth is in very good condition for its age.
There are 2 main types of antique indigo katazome cloth:
- This Antique Indigo Katazome Wraping Cloth is the Square: ‘Wrap cloths’ used to store and carry personal items were folded at the corners and tied together. A symbolic silk flying bat, sewn in one corner was a sign of prestige
- Others are Rectangular: these were traditionally bed covers, often given as wedding presents or for children’s bedding. The symbols and designs were to wish long life, prosperity and a happy life together or good luck with the children’s exams.
Antique Indigo Katazome Wraping Cloth -81
Antique Boro Indigo Katazome
Increasingly rare examples of Lan Yin Hua Bu can still be found in the country side villages, dating back 100 years. The cotton was hand woven, which is why the cloth is divided into 3 hand stitched patterns.
This particular cloth measures 110cm x 110 cm and is an unusual patterns with phoenix, cranes, deer, peaches and bats, and butterflies in the corners symbolising good luck. The cloth is in very good condition for its age.
The back of this cloth is of particular interest with beautiful original boro patching, known as 'pin bu' in Mandarin.
he cloth and indigo is in very good condition ad was not used very much, owing to it's dark indigo colour
There are 2 main types of antique indigo katazome cloths:
- Square: ‘Wrap cloths’ used to store and carry personal items were folded at the corners and tied together. A symbolic silk flying bat, sewn in one corner was a sign of prestige
- Rectangular: these were traditionally bed covers, often given as wedding presents or for children’s bedding. The symbols and designs were to wish long life, prosperity and a happy life together or good luck with the children’s exams.