{"product_id":"antique-japanese-fabric-sample-book","title":"Antique Japanese fabric sample book","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAntique Japanese textile sample book, or shima-chō (縞帳), dating to circa 1890 during Japan's Meiji period. The 21-leaf album contains over 300 woven fabric swatches pasted onto traditional Japanese washi paper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handwritten title on the cover reads 志ま見本 (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshima mihon\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), meaning \"stripe samples\" or \"stripe sample book.\" Shima-chō were working reference books used by Japanese weavers to collect and compare fabric patterns, color combinations, and weaving techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collection includes swatches ranging from fine indigo stripes and small geometric checks to multicolored plaids, and much more. Some of the fabrics also feature stitching.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMany of the pages were originally used for Japanese land records. Handwritten entries, dates, and red seals are still visible alongside the fabric samples, revealing the album's earlier use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 6 × 7.5 inches (15.2 × 19.1 cm).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.3 oz (94 g).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 21 leaves containing over 300 woven fabric swatches.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Meiji period, circa 1890.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Antique condition as seen in photos.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67709781377390,"sku":null,"price":535.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/IMG_6821.jpg?v=1791566790","url":"https:\/\/pieces.vintagetextile.shop\/products\/antique-japanese-fabric-sample-book","provider":"Pieces Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}