Kasuri Futon - Karume Kasuri Floral Diamonds And Squares hemp They could also be emblazoned

They could also be emblazoned with the bride's or groom's family crest as seen here

The placement of the patterns is somewhat irregular and emphasizes the unique movement of the cloth

An antique heavily worn

We mostly see boro futon and work jackets - this textile is a fantastic example of the beauty of unintended art and a rather rare example of a boro textile

or rice bag that has been hand dyed and embroidered with sashiko thread

Kasuri Futon - Karume Kasuri Floral Diamonds And Squares hemp They could also be emblazonedKurume kasuri is woven with thread that is bound by hand, dyed with botanical indigo, and later woven on a hand loom. The result is an especially finely woven cotton, in this case with a warp and weft ikat pattern. The two "cluster" designs show floral arrangements in an alternating pattern of diamonds and squares. The placement of the patterns is somewhat irregular and emphasizes the unique movement of the cloth. A beautiful example. Early to Mid