{"product_id":"a-length-of-weft-based-kasuri-tortoiseshell","title":"A Length of Weft-Based Kasuri: Tortoiseshell","description":"\u003cp\u003elate nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr\u003e48\" x 13 1\/4\", 122 cm x 33.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a lovely length of indigo dyed cotton \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e weaving with a bold and soft graphic pattern of weft-based design. The repeat, geometric pattern is that of the tortoiseshell, a common motif in Japanese folk textiles and it confers a wish for long life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis length was probably taken from a futon cover which was probably made for a bride's trousseau, hence the auspiciously woven pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe length was worn hard as there are three mending stitches on the reverse side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA beautiful length of \u003cem\u003ekasuri\u003c\/em\u003e cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68195763847353,"sku":"wjd1794062972146","price":39.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0792\/3089\/4265\/files\/a-length-of-weft-based-kasuri-tortoiseshell_1.jpg?v=1794062993","url":"https:\/\/denimfadevintagefit.shop\/products\/a-length-of-weft-based-kasuri-tortoiseshell","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}