Tsutsugaki Yogi

The Oda clan was a family of Japanese daimyos who were to become an important political force in the unification of Japan in the mid-16th century

The bags also sometimes served to hold gifts

Katazome stenciled cotton with heavy sashiko stitching

densely stitched indigo dyed cotton

The jacket is made from a wonderful assortment of indigo dyed cottons which have been layered and held together with hundreds of sashiko stitches to reinforce

Similar to reference work "Sumi Collection Hanten and Happi" coats (p

This is a large

reinforced or replaced

A beautiful example

This piece was purchased from Japan many years ago

It is backed with commercial cotton and the reverse is fitted with a slip so that a pole can be inserted and the futon hung for display

It is in very good condition with some slight discoloration