A Sample of Fine Shibori Dyed Cotton: Fractured Herringbone Design

mid twentieth century
25 1/2" x 13", 65 cm x 33 cm

This is a fragment of very finely made indigo dyed cotton shibori that was used as a dyer's sample. The cloth comes from Arimatsu which can be considered the shibori capital of Japan.

The work is very detailed and the pattern/design/technique is not only unusual to see it is also beautifully done. 

Please note the faint stains to the top edge of the length.

A wonderful example of unusually patterned, very fine shibori.