{"product_id":"a-length-of-indigo-dyed-katazome-cotton-tsurukame-and-noshi","title":"A Length of Indigo Dyed Katazome Cotton: Tsurukame and Noshi","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e36\" x 13\", 91.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a length of indigo dyed cotton katazome cloth that shows a marvelous and auspicious group of images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe crane and the tortoise are both rendered as roundels and each is a symbol of longevity. Because of this and because their symbolism fortifies the other one when shown in pairs called \u003cem\u003etsurukame\u003c\/em\u003e (tsuru, crane and kame, tortoise) this set of symbols is often seen on textiles that comprised a wedding trousseau. Cranes, also symbolize conjugal fidelity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, abstract whooshes that fill the background are noshi which are traditional wishes for good luck: they are dried strips of abalone which were often attached to gifts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length of old cloth is jam packed with good meaning. The reddish highlights are done with an iron oxide based pigment dye called \u003cem\u003ebengara.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn good, used condition this is a wonderful length of old \u003cem\u003ekatazome\u003c\/em\u003e cloth, handsome as it is rich in meaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53491354239274,"sku":"atz1794062877462","price":54.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/8483\/4858\/files\/a-length-of-indigo-dyed-katazome-cotton-tsurukame-and-noshi_1.jpg?v=1794062884","url":"https:\/\/canvasbagcarrywear.shop\/products\/a-length-of-indigo-dyed-katazome-cotton-tsurukame-and-noshi","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}