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BINGATA
All of the items listed are vintage or antique. To the best of my knowledge they are in excellent condition but may have negligible spots and wear due to their age.
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$400
plus sales tax for CA residents
Postage billed separarately
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Nishimura Hideaki, traditional craftsman, brush-dyed bingata (brushed through stencils)
The label tells us the following: 通産大巨指定伝統的工芸品 (certification that this item was produced by a designated master of traditional crafts), registered item number A0477602, 京友禅 (kyouyuuzen), 京都染色共同組合連合会 (Kyoto Dyers Cooperative Association).  These gold labels are issued by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry. If you would like to read more about what goes into achieving this designation, click on the gold label to the left.
Bolt One
Motif: Butterflies
Excellent condition. Silk chirimen (crepe).
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