Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories Dimensions: H - 9

Dimensions: H - 9

and they both would make stunning pieces of art

oriental feel to your home

This could symbolise family which is hold very highly in Chinese culture

and due to the age it has unfortunately lost its partner

Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) accessories Dimensions: H - 9Originating 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