A Length of Sakiori Cloth: Muted Colors and Interesting Warp

ca. mid twentieth century
64" x 14 1/2", 162.5 cm x 37 cm

This is a really gorgeous length of sakiori, a kind of weaving that uses shredded cloth for its weft yarn; sakiori is rag weave.

The regularly set warp yarns are white cotton, which are placed in varied densities so as to create a varied, white stripe effect.  The weft is cotton rag and the variegated colors of the weft seem randomly fed against the warp, creating a lovely progression of soft color up the length of the cloth; this panel is beautifully faded from use.

Most likely this sakiori panel is taken from a kotatsugake or hearth cover. 

Beautiful and recommended.