Mid 19th Century Japanese Child's Kimono Yuzen Fukusa (27) Baskets & Storage encapsulating the traditional Japanese art

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Painted en plein air using acrylic ink

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The craftsmanship of this piece is absolutely stunning and of high quality

Mid 19th Century Japanese Child's Kimono Yuzen Fukusa (27) Baskets & Storage encapsulating the traditional Japanese artThis beautiful child's kimono originated in the Tenpo era of the Edo period. It has been repurposed into a fukusa which is a traditional wrapping cloth used for ceremonial occasions. What makes this piece truly stand out is the yuzen dyeing method. This Japanese resist dyeing technique uses rice paste to keep the dye and the illustrations separate. In this instance, the kimono has paintings of cranes which, in Japanese culture, are a symbol of