Acquired from a folk art collector in Kyoto. Natural indigo dye shibori (tie-dye), by Motohiko Katano, a leading figure in Japan. Daughter of a dyeing artisan who participated and was active in the Japanese Folk Crafts Movement with Sōetsu Yanagi. Kaori Katano, 1932-2016 "Katano Shibori" cloth, with a Daimaru Department Store exhibition number and the original selling price of 78,000 yen. A work by a popular artist, a rare collection. Exhibited work No. 14 with tag. Connected in the center with thread, so it is probably intended to be used as a noren (split curtain). * The paper with "Katano" on the first image is not included, so please understand. * Although it is a long-term storage item, it looks beautiful. There are some storage stains. Please understand that it is an old item. Please refer to the images and understand. We ask for your understanding. * Dimensions: Length 220cm, Width 107cm From among the many items in storage this time, we will exhibit a part of a special collection. Of course, it is a genuine guarantee item. If you have any questions, please be sure to check in the comments. #OldCloth #Katano #Cotton #Vintage #Rare #MotohikoKatano #Mingei (Folk Craft)