Huge Japanese Meiji yuzen birodo textile of tigers

Huge Japanese Meiji yuzen birodo textile of tigers

Code: 2758

Dimensions:

W: 166.5cm (65.6")H: 232.5cm (91.5")

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An incredible Japanese Meiji period painted, woven and hand cut velvet textile of five tigers amongst a rocky landscape with a stream and bamboo plants.  This Meiji textile is created using the traditional Japanese technique of yuzen birodo which involves a dye resistant technique to paint and draw as well as hand cutting velvet to create different textures and hues.