This is a small fragment of hand-woven cotton textile dyed with Akane(madder).
"Akane-zome" is a traditional Japanese dyeing technique that utilizes the red pigment extracted from the roots of the akane (Rubia cordifolia) plant.
It was probably originally used as the lining of a kimono.
Measures: 87cm×18cm (34in × 7in)
Japanese vintage Akane dyed silk fragment
$80.00Price
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