Hand Dyed Silk Shibori Scarf From Kyoto

Pricing & History

Sold for
Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
Sold Date
Source eBay

Powered by Auction Hawk Hand Dyed Silk Shibori Scarf From Kyoto I'd like to introduce you to my friend Matsuo San(Mr. Matsuo) and his beautiful scarves. I met Matsuo San at a small temple market that features the work of various local artisans. I couldn't help but notice the display of silk scarves from a distance, such vibrant colors and gorgeous shibori work, and each one different than the next. We chatted for a few minutes; he was surrounded by a crowd of appreciative customers that day and I didn't want to take up too much of his time, and my less than stellar Japanese ability didn't help matters much. I did manage to get his card before leaving though, and soon after made an appointment to go to his house and give his scarves a closer look. What a blissful hour! I got lost on my way to his house, tucked away in the famed Nishijin district of Kyoto, long known as the textile center of Japan. Thankfully, he hopped on his bike and tracked me down a block or so from his home. I wasn't at all hard to spot, I'm sure, the clueless looking foreigner on a mountain bike, zigzagging through the streets. We sat on his tatami(rice straw)mat floors in the cramped living room of the house he was born in, surrounded by beautiful things in various stages of completion. His mom treated us to tea and chestnut rice as we chatted, and when I presented him with a small gift from my home in California, walnuts, he scurried up the narrow old staircase and came back down with some huge dark brown chestnuts for me to take home and boil that his friend had just gathered in the mountains not far from here. Nuts for nuts! And his mom chimed in, reminding me to add salt to the boiling water, to bring out their sweetness. Oh, and the scarves! Yes, we did come 'round to discussing those, too, and I ended up pedaling home with a beautiful, rainbow assortment of them, along with his encouragement and an invitation to come again. He dyes these by hand, of a delicate, sheer silk that is dipped up to 8 times to produce the various colors and designs. Each scarf is a unique work of art, a pleasure to touch as well as to behold. The shibori dyeing, together with the rich, warm colors make these scarves the perfect gift from you to yourself or to a dear friend. A wearable work of art from Kyoto from Matsuo San to you. That's Matsuo san and his mom in the pictures, along with a few photos of the scarf being offered in this listing, and one of a friend wearing one of Matsuo San's creations. You'll also notice the charming old steamer next to him in the photo, a bit of steam is all it takes to keep these looking fresh and wrinkle free. They vary slightly in length and width, but are about 60" long and about 18" wide. Airmail from Kyoto to your door, anywhere in the world, is just $2 for the first scarf, with free shipping for additional scarves sent to the same address. International buyers welcome. Thanks for looking! Shipping & Handling Payment Shipping: $2.00 Just $2 for the first scarf, anywhere in the world, with additional scarves sent free of shipping charges! Paypal accepted. Showcase View My Entire ►Auction Gallery Free Showcase 50-Listings Special Offer only at Auction Hawk Thanks for looking! Thanks for looking! Pay with PayPal: Get a MyStoreRewards invitation for cash back Sellers: Get your own map today. Simple." Sellebrity Analytics: Monitor and improve your auction read more

Items in the Price Guide are obtained exclusively from licensors and partners solely for our members’ research needs.

Flag item for content or copyright

If this item contains incorrect or inappropriate information please contact us here to flag it for review.

If you are the originator/copyright holder of this photo/item and would prefer it be excluded from our community, contact us here for removal.