Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 52"x50" Abalone Furoshiki Metalwork It weighs 4

It weighs 4

and the meticulous patterning of the robes reveal both technical mastery and emotional nuance

Depth = 13

or pounds of rice

This one features a Fu Gog/Shi-Shi or a lion-dog playing with a ball on a string

Antique Japanese 19th Century Textile - Tsutsugaki 52"x50" Abalone Furoshiki Metalwork It weighs 4Tsutsugaki 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