A piece of antique Japanese indigo-dyed cotton featuring a bold chrysanthemum floral pattern created using the traditional katazome stencil-resist dyeing technique.

Large and smaller chrysanthemum blossoms are arranged in rhythmic clusters with sharply outlined leaves. The different petal shapes and finely detailed flower centers create a lively composition with strong contrast against the deep indigo ground. Each antique textile is one of a kind.

The chrysanthemum, or kiku, is an important traditional Japanese motif associated with longevity, renewal, nobility, and autumn.

Katazome is a traditional Japanese resist-dyeing method in which rice paste is applied through hand-cut paper stencils before the cloth is dyed. The resisted areas remain lighter, creating intricate repeated patterns with subtle handmade variations.

This textile likely dates from the Taisho period and was primarily decorated on one side. The patterned face retains a rich indigo tone and clear definition, while the reverse is predominantly deep indigo with the floral design visible through natural dye penetration.

Small irregularities in the outlines and variations in the indigo tone reflect the handmade character of the dyeing process.

The exact age and dyeing process are not documented; however, the material, pattern, construction, and aged appearance are consistent with antique Japanese cotton textiles from the Taisho period.

Today, antique Japanese indigo textiles are appreciated worldwide for their wabi-sabi beauty, craftsmanship, and visual texture. They are often collected, displayed, or used for sashiko, patchwork, boro-inspired projects, quilting, sewing, and textile art.

This cloth shows natural signs of age, including fading, discoloration, small marks, creases, uneven edges, and general wear consistent with an antique textile. These characteristics are considered part of its history and authentic charm.

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Condition: Used (vintage, very good condition)
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Approximate size:
Size inch : 63.0 × 13.8 inches (160 × 35 cm)
Weight : 95 g
Materials : Cotton
Era : Taisho period (1912–1926)
Technique : Single-sided katazome stencil-resist dyeing / indigo dye
Measurements are approximate.