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Furoshiki, Kakishibu 1 , late 1800's to early 1900'sCotton16 1/2 x 16 1/2 "artisan's name unknown, Furoshiki, Kakishibu 1 , late 1800's to early 1900's$ 160.00Further images
'Kaki' means persimmon, and 'Shibu' suggests things astringent or sour in Japanese. Together, Kakishibu refers to the natural dye extracted from green, unripe persimmons, which actually results in a dark..."Kaki" means persimmon, and "Shibu" suggests things astringent or sour in Japanese. Together, Kakishibu refers to the natural dye extracted from green, unripe persimmons, which actually results in a dark color, similar to that of ripe persimmons. This fermented extraction technique from the young and sour fruit was known as early as the Heian period (794 – 1185 AD).
A repeating, geometric pattern of stylized flowers is stenciled on one corner of the textile. On the opposite corner is a family crest. Its undulating curves pop out, set against the Kakishibu dye. Imagine putting this on a sleek table in your entryway or placing it in a frame and mounting it up on your wall. It would look superb outside of the context of its original intended purpose.
