Meiji Period Tsuutsugaki Dyed Ceremonial Horse Under Cloth Sofas and Benches They are made out of

They are made out of tropical hardwood as appose to bronze as they people who hand crafted these probably could not afford bronze

The dimensions are as follows: H: 144cm - W: 128cm

it has hand-carved detailing which adopts a Chinese artistry throughout the piece

due to its age

Meiji Period Tsuutsugaki Dyed Ceremonial Horse Under Cloth Sofas and Benches They are made out ofHere we have a stunning tsuutsugaki dyed, sashiko stitched horses under cloth, dating back to the Meiji Period (1868 1912). We believe this horse cloth was likely used as an aesthetic adornment for parades or ceremonial use. The colour Indigo has a significant symbolic meaning in Japanese culture, not only was it an expensive dye, but historically indigo became the colour of the "common people" symbolising purity and the harmony between humans and