Antique Japanese Boro Indigo Cotton Cloth Katazome Phoenix Motif Futon Cover Statue/Figure Titled "Komichi" (Little Path)

Titled "Komichi" (Little Path)

radiating warmth and joy through its black lacquered finish and vivid expression

Artist: Iwao Akiyama (1921–2014)

ConditionUsed antique/vintage condition with age-related wear

While it shares the rustic aesthetic of Karatsu

Antique Japanese Boro Indigo Cotton Cloth Katazome Phoenix Motif Futon Cover Statue/Figure Titled "Komichi" (Little Path)Antique Japanese Boro Indigo Cotton Katazome Phoenix Bridal Futon Cover Late Edo Meiji BRKW166 This is a remarkable antique Japanese indigo dyed cotton cloth, featuring a beautiful traditional katazome (stencil dyeing) continuous pattern of mythical Houou (Phoenix) birds and elegant floral arabesque motifs. Because of this highly auspicious and high ranking design, it was likely originally made as celebratory or bridal bedding (konrei yagu) for a