A Length of Indigo Dyed Shibori: Roundels and Miura Shibori

early to mid twentieth century54 1/4" x 13", 137.5 cm x 33 cm This is a length of indigo dyed cotton shibori that was taken from a yukata or an unlined, casual kimono usually worn in summer. The pattern is an all over field of miura shibori which is punctuated by large-scale roundels inside of which is a stylized flower. The background relies on a tied technique while the images utilized a stitched technique. There is a subtle change in indigo tone within the length and there are ingrained creased from the life this length had in service of a yukata. A charming, complex yet bold pattern.