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 dye 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 at the time of 78,000 yen. A work by a popular artist, a rare collection. Exhibited work No. 23-2, with tag. ※ Although it has been stored for a long time, it appears to be in good condition. There are some storage stains. Please understand that this is an old item. Please examine the images and agree to the condition before purchasing. ※ Dimensions: Length 420cm, Width 87.5cm From a large collection of stored items, a part of this special collection is being offered. Of course, this is a guaranteed authentic item. If you have any questions, please be sure to ask in the comments. #OldCloth #Katano #Cotton #Vintage #Rare #MotohikoKatano #Mingei (Folk Craft)