Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) Ceiling Lights They have been hand-painted a

They have been hand-painted a beautiful brown and yellow colour

This antique can be given a new life in your modern home

The handles and hinges are crafted from original ironwork

revealing a gorgeous Burmese hardwood underneath

NOTE: Each pot is a different size so this is an average dimension: H - 17

Late 19th Century Japanese Indigo Dyed Shishimai Cloth (6) Ceiling Lights They have been hand-painted aOriginating in the Yamagata Prefecture, this fragment of Shishi maku cloth dates to the late Edo period. This indigo dyed fabric is hand woven using hemp, and showcases intricate tsutsugaki resist patterns. Originally, this beautiful textile would have been used in a traditional Japanese folk performance known as Shishimai (lion dance). It is believed that this dance wards off evil spirits and acts as a form of prayer for prosperity. The evidence of