Superb Meiji period box, ex-Duke of Leinster collection,acquired in Japan ,ca. 1880
similarlar in N.Museum Dublin,Smithsonian Museum
Sitting on 1750 Holbein Gul Anatolian
Happi Coat, Japan, cm 86x124.
Happi are those traditional Japanese work coats often wearing name of enterprise or related symbols, as sort of ... read more
Furoshiki Cloth, Japan, Showa (circa 1950), cm 105x103.
Furoshiki were (and still are to some extent) wrapping cloths used when carrying small ... read more
Boro Yogi - Meiji Era Indigo Yogi
An antique heavily worn, repaired and weathered, museum quality boro yogi.
This piece balances a blend of ... read more
Offered here is an authentic Ainu Ruwnpe kimono from my personal collection.
The clothes of the Ainu are greatly valued for the beautiful ... read more
Sashiko Noragi - Shonai Step and Weave
One of the most visually arresting sashiko jackets from my collection. This sashiko noragi is from ... read more
Sashiko Boro Noragi - Sodenashi with Dense Repairs
Extreme sashiko stitching over this vest.
Rustic antique cottons.
Years of use give this sodenashi a very ... read more
Japanese album titled Komon chō (Collection of small patterns). One volume, complete.
With 90 numbered textile samples with small decorative designs (komon) printed ... read more
Boro Noragi - Meiji-era Indigo Cotton and Hemp Blend.
Thick, handspun indigo noragi with many mending patches.
This jacket is heavy and warm ... read more
Silk Juban
Cotton and silk purple man's juban
Bold dyed kanji makes for a dramatic display piece.
In excellent condition without rips, tears, or ... read more
Boro Futon - Shibori Sparrow and Bamboo
An overall stunning boro futon and a highlight from our collection.
This futon has several remnants of ... read more
It happened again. i bought some great Japanese ceramics, nothing very important but all sweet and joyfull, took them home, happily opened ... read more
Tsutsugaki Futon Cover - Boro Phoenix and Crane
Bold indigo tstsugaki futon cover of crane and phoenix.
Tsutsugaki is a Japanese technique of resist ... read more
Boro Pilgrim's Jacket - Suzukake
Outstanding cotton pilgrim's jacket from the early 1900's.
It has many stamps of the holy locations where the ... read more
Boro Futon - Antique Indigo Cottons with Dense Sashiko Stitching
Extensive sashiko stitching.
A wide variety of textiles have been used to create this ... read more
Japanese Tsutsugaki Futon Cover - Baku
A vibrant indigo tsutsugaki futon cover featuring Baku.
Baku are essentially tapir. The motif was adopted by ... read more
Heavily patched boro noragi displays years of use.
Outer jacket shows a handsome display of variegated indigo cottons, stripes and checks.
Inner work ... read more
Absolutely breathtaking 19th century, silk couture Japanese kimono robe! Features the finest of gold silk, with a beautiful colorful flowers embroidered throughout. ... read more
Mouse okimono,
Japan.
Cast iron, remnants of gilding or gold paint.
Mid 20th century.
3.25" (8.9 cm) high by 4.5" (11.4 cm) wide.
Another okimono from the ... read more
Buddhist keman, Japan.
Gilded bronze,
11.75" (29.2 cm) high, 6 1/8" (15.5 cm) wide,
Meiji Period.
Keman were hung from temple beams as decoration in front ... read more
a scarce Japanese portfolio with title Mukashi Gire Meiji Wasarasa Rui Shū (Collection of various Meiji sarasa). compiled by the Kaiko Retsu ... read more
a wonderful farmer's jacket in perfect condition. Especially desirable due to its beautiful collar. This jacket from Aomori was worn by a ... read more
a beautiful antique room divider or entrance curtain (noren) with traditional ornamentation and cherry blossom motive in sashiko stitching. The fabric is ... read more
Snake okimono, Japan.
Cast aluminum, remnants of gilding or gold paint.
Mid 20th century.
4.5" (11.4 cm) high by 4" (10 cm) wide.
Last year, a ... read more
