{"product_id":"large-tsutsugaki-furoshiki","title":"Large Tsutsugaki  Ceremonial Furoshiki","description":"\u003cp\u003eMid - late 19th century indigo dyed furoshiki wrapping cloth. It is a dramatic design of an auspicious pine with the moon behind it and a little touch of wisteria. It is dyed by the tsutsugaki ('cone drawing') method where a rice paste resist is hand drawn on the cloth with a tsutsu cone (a bit like using a piping bag) before being dyed.  It is very large (158cm x 160cm) and has the inscription 世話人 沖島氏  'Steward: Mr. Okishima' which suggests it was made as a ceremonial item for a local organisation or guild rather than domestic use.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original stitching on the edges is only intact on one edge. It has been repaired with a sewing machine at some point and that has also come undone.  It's interesting to note the white undyed marks where the stitching has come undone - showing that it had been stitched before it was dyed.   It is very faded and there is a 6cm tear on one edge and some other small patches, tears, and imperfections, but the fabric is sturdy and overall in good condition. A rare, striking display piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrice includes GST and express postage within Australia \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wafu Works","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47497142370466,"sku":null,"price":685.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0342\/4740\/9797\/files\/antiquetsutsugakifuroshiki_2_500133c0-af52-4cbe-aa1b-784f763721f9.jpg?v=1788137120","url":"https:\/\/www.wafuworks.com.au\/products\/large-tsutsugaki-furoshiki","provider":"Wafu Works","version":"1.0","type":"link"}