Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 50"x64" Plate painted detail

painted detail

no cracks or hairlines

Do not place this directly over a heat source

These are sold as single saucers

The rim retains original gilt detailing

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 50"x64" Plate painted detailTsutsugaki is a Japanese resist dyeing technique where rice paste is applied to fabric to create intricate designs that will resist dye. First, artisans mix rice flour and water to make a thick paste, which is placed in a cone like tube called a tsutsu. Using this tube, they carefully hand draw designs onto the fabric, often freehand, with skill and precision. Once the paste dries, the fabric is submerged in a vat of natural indigo dye. The areas