This classic cotton indigo-dyed furoshiki (traditional wrapping cloth) from Japan dates to the early Showa period (1926–1940). Measuring 46 inches by 47 inches (117 cm x 119 cm), the textile is in very good condition and serves as a fine example of utilitarian folk art. It features designs created using the tsutsugaki technique, a freehand resist-dyeing method where rice paste is applied through a tube before the fabric is dipped in indigo.

The composition is uniquely divided into two fields by a bold, scalloped white line. The upper left section features a lighter brown ground adorned with a prominent paulownia crest (kiri mon), a symbol of high status and good fortune in Japanese culture. In the lower right, on a deep indigo field, is a hand-drawn bamboo (take) stalk with delicate leaves, representing strength, flexibility, and resilience. A small calligraphic signature or mark is visible near the base of the bamboo, adding a personal touch to this handcrafted piece.

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