A Length of Richly Toned Katazome Cotton: Delicate Pattern

late nineteenth century
29" x 14 1/4", 73.5 cm x 36 cm

This richly toned length of indigo dyed katazome cotton seems never to have been used--or if it was it was done lightly.

The all over pattern is a delicate one that is composed of flowering trailing vines, each quite narrow and with touches of bengara or an orange-toned, iron oxide resist derived dye.

The indigo tone is rich and luminous and the cloth is hand woven.

This is a beautiful length of Japanese katazome cotton which seems to have some influence from India.