Komebukuro - hemp katazome patchwork bagRustic piecework komebukuro with indigo katazome on hemp. These drawstring bags were typically used to carry offerings of rice to Japanese temples or shrines. The word literally means rice (kome) bag (bukuro). Early 1900's

Small areas of loss to the upper right hand panel

Stunning sakiori work jacket with artful repairs

) or more likely commissioned by the bride’s family

'Sakiori' is a woven fabric that is produced from worn out cloth and garments torn thinly and then woven tightly into clothing and other products for daily use

An antique heavily worn

The jacket is made from a wonderful assortment of indigo dyed cottons which have been layered and held together with hundreds of sashiko stitches to reinforce

in each of the corners is called "hise uri" and is the emblem of the Oda Clan

Deteriorated affixed cotton label as pictured but otherwise in excellent and functional condition

and has a wonderful texture and feel

It is also said that the Phoenix's ample wing spread protected him from the assaults of evil spirits during his reflection time

I am happy to offer this here for your consideration

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