Japanese Two-Panel Screen in Dyed Textile, Japan, 1985

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This japanese two-panel screen is a byōbu in resist-dyed textile (katazome) with a mandarin duck motif. It originates from japan, … Read more This japanese two-panel screen is a byōbu in resist-dyed textile (katazome) with a mandarin duck motif. It originates from japan, from the twentieth century, within japanese textile art mounted as a screen.

stencil resist dyeing (katazome) is a traditional japanese technique for printing cloth with rice paste and natural dyes. Mounted as a screen, the textile becomes a work to display and to divide space.

the two panels are dyed cloth mounted over a wooden lattice, joined by hinges and framed in wood. The motif develops across the two panels in a range of pink tones.

the composition depicts mandarin ducks (oshidori) on a pink-toned ground, dyed by katazome. The pair of mandarin ducks symbolises conjugal love and fidelity in the japanese tradition. It keeps a label with the title 「彩霞」 and the maker’s name.

for its low, two-panel format, it serves as a decorative backdrop, an occasional divider or a wall piece. It fits wabi-sabi, japandi and contemporary interiors, where it brings soft colour and textile texture.

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dimensions: length 179 cm – width 2 cm – height 82 cm
style: japanese textile art
materials and techniques: resist-dyed textile (katazome) over wooden lattice; hinges; wooden frame.
place of origin: japan
period: 20th century
date of manufacture: circa 1985
condition: good. Textile with light patina and marks consistent with use; keeps a title label. Folded dimensions: length 89 cm – width 4 cm – height 82 cm. Wear consistent with age and use.


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