Katazome Kotatsugake - Grey & White Kiku Chrysanthemum Flower & Climbing Vine edo Early 1900s

Early 1900s

This is a heavy

which would be presented as offerings to temples during important religious ceremonies or holidays

This kotatsugake has a very rich and handsome quality - variegated hues of indigo from years of use and subtle red and white stripes

Katazome Kotatsugake - Grey & White Kiku Chrysanthemum Flower & Climbing Vine edo Early 1900sThis is a large katazome floor covering or heath covering (kotatsugake). It is backed with a variety of commercial shima cottons and is sashiko stitched together. It is in practically unused condition and would be perfectly suitable for a small area rug or a decorative coverall for a bed. The katazome fabric employs a pattern of kiku or chrysanthemum flowers, climbing vine and foliage on a botanical indigo background. There is a grey contrasting