This is an antique futon cover - the right side has beautiful check pattern, which is woven.
This piece has solid
ai color lining, which is exceptionally beautiful!
Three solid
ai fabrics seem to be hand spun and hand woven in early Meiji Period(1868-1912) , and it also has beautiful deep natural
ai color. It is rather thick and has very soft and comfortable touch.
The fabric of check side seems to be made little later, and yarns seems to be mainly machine spun (or imported ). Textile is medium thick and has soft touch.
It has some flaws as photos and figure show.(Black - solid
ai side, red - However, it must be an excellent handicraft material!
Photo.kawanishi