Arashi Shibori Kimono - Katazome Florals old folk Dimensions: 68" x 54

Dimensions: 68" x 54

climbing vine and foliage on a botanical indigo background

"Saki" relates to preparing the fabric by striping it into pieces and "ori" refers to weaving it together

Japanese hemp tsuno-bukuro

This piece’s panels are hand stitched together and the corners have been reinforced with sashiko

Arashi Shibori Kimono - Katazome Florals old folk Dimensions: 68" x 54Beautiful indigo dyed cotton yukata with mixed techniques of shibori and katazome. The shibori process is arashi shibori the cloth is wrapped around a pole and then dyed, with indigo. This gives rise to the striped, wave like pattern. To complete the design, the maker added floral and botanical motifs using katazome. A bold, graceful, and unique cotton kimono it is in excellent condition without stains or repairs. Early 20th Century Dimensions : 47 x