ANTIQUE FUTON COVER CIRCULAR CRESTS EDO PERIOD1603/1868

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ANTIQUE FUTON COVER CIRCULAR CRESTS EDO PERIOD1603/1868

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Sold Date: 03/28/2007
Channel: Online Auction
Source: eBay
Category: Ethnic, Folk & Native American Art

This is a wonderful ANTIQUE, VINTAGE, MUSEUM QUALITY, FUTON COVER, WITH A CIRCULAR CREST DESIGNS; RARE AND HARD TO FIND!. . It is an old futon (mattress) cover from the EDO PERIOD which dates from 1603 to 1868. The colors are very subtle and beautiful, pale indigo blue and white. The cover measures 54.5 inches tall by 50 inches wide. This beautiful futon cover is made of four panels of hand spun woven cotton that has been hand sewn together to make a large rectangle panel. This is the only way authentic old futon covers were made in Japan because the loom widths were narrow, typically 12 to 14 inches wide. The assembled futon cloth was then dyed using a rice paste resist and all natural dyes for the colors. Indigo textiles were the fabric of the countryside of Japan, and they are wonderful examples of Japanese folk art or MINGEI. The condition of the futon cover is good, consistent with age and usage. The cotton fabric is soft and subtle with a mellow fading to the dark indigo color as well as all the colors, indicating it probably has been washed several times over the decades.T is one small old patched hole, and some old age stains, but these do not from distract from the drama of the piece. This extremely attractive and beautiful large textile panel would make a very dramatic wall hanging. Someone has added dark blue loops on the top ot the futon for easy wall hanging. Just a stunning visual piece a fine Japanese cotton cloth, definitely museum quality!. Should you have any questions, do not hesitate to ask. Cost for International shipping will be higher.