Here is a unique souvenir brought back from Japan in the 20's. It is a beautiful tapestry. All the gold thread is actual gold. The silver thread is actual silver. It seems to be made of the highest quality material all the way around. The eyes of the fish almost look real. The fabric the fish is stitched/mounted to has crashing waves painted on it. Whoever did this was an artist of the highest degree. No expense was spared. No corners were cut. Just a very beautiful piece. I know it is not the norm of what is posted here. Still I hope everyone enjoys it. I was just spellbound by it. Sorry for the quality of the pics. I just had my camera phone.
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3. Close up of the waves. You can't tell from this pic but everywhere you see gold is actual gold thread in varying sizes. Very intricate detailed work.Attached FilesLast edited by Striking 9th; 07-10-2008, 06:55 PM.
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This may have once been a section of kimono fabric. Work like this is actually fairly common to be seen on special occaision kimonos for both men and women. It is still done today for womens bridal kimono, but the workmanship is not rarely as good of course.
It appears to be framed so I cant see the edges, but if the edges are bound or finished it could also be from a furoshiki, or wrapping cloth for presentation purposes.
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This may have once been a section of kimono fabric. Work like this is actually fairly common to be seen on special occaision kimonos for both men and women. It is still done today for womens bridal kimono, but the workmanship is not rarely as good of course.
It appears to be framed so I cant see the edges, but if the edges are bound or finished it could also be from a furoshiki, or wrapping cloth for presentation purposes.
CB
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Originally posted by cbuehler View PostThis may have once been a section of kimono fabric. Work like this is actually fairly common to be seen on special occaision kimonos for both men and women. It is still done today for womens bridal kimono, but the workmanship is not rarely as good of course.
It appears to be framed so I cant see the edges, but if the edges are bound or finished it could also be from a furoshiki, or wrapping cloth for presentation purposes.
CB
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Originally posted by Nick Komiya View PostTo be precise, what you see is not yet a dragon, but a carp morphing into a dragon. This is based on a Chinese legend of a carp becoming a dragon after successfully swimming up a magical waterfall.
Scott
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Originally posted by Andy Harris View PostThanks for sharing it with us, Scott! I love traditional Japanese art, too. Ironically, my Japanese wife doesn't appreciate it!
Thanks, Scott
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Originally posted by DR DOLCH View PostIm sure you are aware too keep it out of sunlight.If it is original framing you may want to make sure it is not acidic material
Thanks, Scott
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