This uchishiki, a chirimen (crepe) silk offering cloth for departed ancestors, was initially a ceremonial futonji (sleeping blanket) used in matrimonial ceremonies. It features a paulownia motif crafted using the tsutsugaki technique and measures 170cm in length (66.9 inches) and 146cm in width (57.4 inches).

This artwork is featured on pages 58-59 of Ceremonial Textiles of Japan, 18th to 20th Centuries. This book, published by Yorke Antique Textiles, can be previewed or purchased on our website here.

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