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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: 30cm×34cm (11in × 13in) 

Japanese vintage Akane dyed cotton fragment

$20.00Price
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