★ STUNNING COLLECTOR ADDITION - vintage japanese haori fabric sold by the meter - HANDWOVEN KIKKO TSUMUGI ! ★
Hexagons are taken from the shape of plates on a tortoiseshell, representing strength and long life.
Kikko means "tortoise shell." Originally, this hexagonal geometric design came from Western Asia. The tortoise represents longevity in Japan, and is said to live for ten thousand years. Thus, the Kikkou pattern is meant to symbolize longevity.
KIKKO TSUMUGI Japanese Fabric Silk Hexagon Prussian Blue Indigo Tortoise Shell
★ ANTIQUE COLLECTOR PIECE - 1930s ★
★ MATERIAL : 100% SILK ★
★ INDIGO - NAVY BLUE - PRUSSIAN BLUE - WHITE ★
★ DIMENSIONS : Length 100 cm - Width 37.1 cm ★
★ UNUSED BOLT ★
★ NEW OLD STOCK ★
★ MADE IN JAPAN ★
Fantastic for curtaining, standout cushions and bedcovers, lampshades, tablecloths and other home decor, for clothing, DIY projects and crafting.
Sew chic suits, scarves, jackets, slacks, coats, vintage inspired skirts, and fashion accessories.