A Sample of Fine Shibori Dyed Cotton: Sunrise Pattern

mid twentieth century
26 1/4" x 12", 66.5 cm x 30.5 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 detailed and is beautifully executed. The design shows a variant on the traditional design called hinode or "sunrise."

Please note the faint stain to the top, center edge of the length.

A wonderful example of very fine shibori which is done in a curious variation of the hinode motif.