{"product_id":"a-length-of-large-scale-patterned-katazome-cotton-tortoises-and-chrysanthemums","title":"A Length of Large Scale Patterned Katazome Cotton: Tortoises and Chrysanthemums","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e60 1\/2\" x 13 1\/4\", 153.5 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a boldly designed length of katazome dyed cotton that shows large-scale tortoises which are shown as roundels in front of a background of large, \"explosive\" chrysanthemums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe repeat pattern is not only interesting to look at there is meaning in it, too: as is quite well known the tortoise image is a symbol which conveys a wish for a long life. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery often during the Meiji period (1868-1912) elaborate bridal trousseaux were offered at the time of marriage. As such such items in the trousseau were imprinted with auspicious designs as a way to bless the new couple and their future together. This panel was taken from a futon cover which more than likely was one component of a larger set of wedding gifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe indigo dye reads as black so the pattern is vibrant because of the stark contrast between \"black\" and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe condition overall is used but quite good with the pattern rich from the sharpness of the \"black\" and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":63700173684876,"sku":"wvg1794072152101","price":66.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0773\/3257\/8444\/files\/a-length-of-large-scale-patterned-katazome-cotton-tortoises-and-chrysanthemums_1.jpg?v=1794072164","url":"https:\/\/tieredskirtfit.shop\/products\/a-length-of-large-scale-patterned-katazome-cotton-tortoises-and-chrysanthemums","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}