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Antique Japanese Noh Outer Cloak Chōken with Stencil Decoration
Located in Atlanta, GA
A large and striking Japanese outer cloak for Noh performance (known as Choken) circa 19th century
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber

Japanese Two Panel Screen Chrysanthemums Through the Mist Obara Art Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art practice called Obara. Accented with gold leaf. Unique in
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Paper, Wood

Late 18th C Japanese Edo Period Palanquin Bow (Rimankyuu) Country House Antique
Located in Lowestoft, GB
A Japanese Edo Period Palanquin Bow (Rimankyuu) with two racks of arrows. The bow with reflexed
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Antique Late 18th Century Japanese Edo Antiquities

Materials

Iron

Japanese Two Panel Screen Late Autumn Forest, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
A masterful landscape made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf

Handcrafted Japanese Art Rock in a Presentation Box
Located in San Diego, CA
Handcrafted Japanese art rock in its original presentation box. A beautifully made simple form
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Vintage 1970s Japanese Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Natural Fiber

Ainu Bark Fiber Bag
Located in New York, NY
Ainu bark fiber bag, early 19th century, opened
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Ainu Bark Fiber Bag
Ainu Bark Fiber Bag
H 11 in W 30 in
Japanese Mingei (Folk) Gathering Basket
Located in Santa Cruz, CA
Japanese Mingei (Folk Art) Gathering Basket This hand made gathering basket is from Northern Japan
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Folk Art Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber

Comme des Garçons Fiber Art Sweater Woven Small
By Comme des Garçons
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Incredible woven Comme des Garçons short sleeve sweater top with fringe fiber sleeves Size Small
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Late 20th Century Japanese Blouses and Tops

19th Century Japanese Silk Embroidered Tapestry with Gold Hammered Silk Thread
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Thank you for taking the time to view this magnificent and extremely rare antique Japanese silk
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Gold, Metallic Thread

Hand embroidered linen napkins from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
celebrates the artistry of the indigenous Ainu people of the Japanese archipelago and their sacred
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2010s Japanese International Style Textiles

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber

Hand embroidered linen table runner from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
celebrates the artistry of the indigenous Ainu people of the Japanese archipelago and their sacred
Category

2010s Japanese International Style Textiles

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber

Hand embroidered linen apron from the SoShiro Ainu collection
By SoShiro
Located in London, GB
artistry of the indigenous Ainu people of the Japanese archipelago and their sacred relationship to forests
Category

2010s Japanese International Style Textiles

Materials

Linen, Natural Fiber

Gucci by Damian Gonzales, 3D Japanese washi tape fiber art painting, cat & toy
Located in Jersey City, NJ
is made entirely of layered Japanese fiber tape on wood, giving it a wonderful textured surface, and
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Paintings

Materials

Tape, Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Autumn Forest, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
A masterful landscape made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese art
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Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Two-Panel Screen, Red Plum, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
A blooming red plum tree made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Japanese Two Panel Screen White Plum, Rare Obara Paper Art Screen
Located in Hudson, NY
A blooming white plum tree made entirely of carefully arranged mulberry paper fibers in a Japanese
Category

Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Vintage Japanese Geisha Katsura Okimono Theatre Hair Wig & Case
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage Japanese katsura or hair wig, elegantly styled for use in Noh theatre or by a geisha. The
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Mid-20th Century Japonisme Scholar's Objects

Materials

Metal

Set of Twenty-One 19th Century Japanese Paint Brushes on Custom Wall Mounts
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning set of twenty-one 19th-century Japanese paint brushes, each with a wooden handle
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Folk Art Mounted Objects

Materials

Fabric, Natural Fiber, Wood

Hand Papermaking Embossed Cream Kimono Japanese Fiber art
Located in Soquel, CA
Stunning large scale mixed media wall sculpture of a natural toned hand paper making and fabric kimono, by an unknown artist, C. 2000. Unsigned. The subtlety of this kimono is enhanc...
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Early 2000s Other Art Style Mixed Media

Materials

Papier Mâché, Raw Linen, Handmade Paper

Antique Japanese Kimono Fabric Stencil Wood Block Print Katagami
By Japanese Studio
Located in Wilton, CT
Antique Japanese katagami stencil for dyeing kimono fabric. Great design, beautifully rendered
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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Natural Fiber

Late 19th Century Banana Fiber Kimono from Okinawa / Bashōfu, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Late 19th century banana fiber Kimono from Okinawa / Bashofu, Japan Bashofu, or banana fiber
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tribal Textiles

Materials

Natural Fiber

Early 20th Century Woven Mat, Ainu Culture, Japan
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Offered by John Ruddy Woven mat, Ainu culture, Hokkaido, northern Japan, 20th century. This
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Early 20th Century Japanese Tribal Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Natural Fiber

Large Japanese Hand Twined Akebia Vine Gathering Basket, Midcentury
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Large Japanese hand twined Akebia vine gathering basket, midcentury Akebia is one of several
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20th Century Japanese Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Other

Japanese Antique Farming Tools / Vine Knitting Bag / Wall Hanging Flower Case
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have an aesthetic sense peculiar to Japanese people. And we introduce the unique items that
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antiquities

Materials

Natural Fiber

Japanese Antique Samurai Wine Gourd "Hyotan" Curvaceous Form, Meiji Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
From Our Recent Japanese Acquisitons Travels Rare Find. Japanese large antique wine gourd
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Textile, Natural Fiber, Wood

Japanese Antique Samurai Wine Gourd "Hyotan" with Serving Cup, Edo Period
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions travels Rare find. Japanese large antique wine gourd
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Natural Fiber, Wood

Japanese Large Old Hand Carved Cedar "Mountain Shrine" Buddha Shrine Lantern
Located in South Burlington, VT
From our recent Japanese acquisitions and direct from an old Japanese collection Here's a
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Copper

Hiroshige 1st Original Japanese Woodblock Print Blue Seascape Boat Ukiyo-e, 1854
By Utagawa Hiroshige (Ando Hiroshige)
Located in London, GB
60 Odd Provinces Date: circa 1854 Publisher: Koshimuraya Heisuke Hand-printed on Japanese washi
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Antique 1850s Japanese Edo Prints

Materials

Natural Fiber, Paper

Signed Woodblock Print by Kawanabe Kyōsai of Mount Fuji and Coastal Island
By Kawanabe Kyosai
Located in Nova Scotia, NS
Japanese painter and woodblock printer who started painting at the age of six. He had a flair for the
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Prints

Materials

Natural Fiber, Paper, Paint, Organic Material

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Japanese Fiber Art For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of Japanese fiber art for your home. Frequently made of natural fiber, fabric and linen, every item from our selection of Japanese fiber art was constructed with great care. There are 7 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese fiber art you’re looking for, while we also have 3 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of Japanese fiber art, those designed in Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. A well-made option in this array of Japanese fiber art has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by SoShiro are consistently popular.

How Much is a Japanese Fiber Art?

A piece of Japanese fiber art can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $960, while the lowest priced sells for $198 and the highest can go for as much as $4,600.
Questions About Japanese Fiber Art
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 13, 2024
    Fiber art is sometimes called textile art. However, it is also correct to refer to it simply as fiber art. By either name, the art form can involve many types of crafting techniques, including braiding, crocheting, embroidery, felting, knitting, weaving, macramé and quilting. On 1stDibs, find a selection of fiber art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a variety of different types of Japanese art. One of the oldest and most admired forms of Japanese art is the art of calligraphy, which originated in the sixth or seventh century. Another type of art, ukiyo-e, is the art of the woodblock print, which depicts scenes of female beauties; kabuki actors, sumo wrestlers and more. You’ll find a variety of Japanese artwork from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The writing on Japanese art is calligraphy art called shodo. It uses Japanese kanji and kana characters. There are a variety of different shodo styles of art, including Kaisho, which is the basic, foundational form of the art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Japanese calligraphy art from top sellers..
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 16, 2024
    The focus of Japanese art varies. Many traditional Japanese artists sought to capture the beauty of nature in their works. However, other Japanese artists have produced work with Buddhist themes, and contemporary artists working in the country have been inspired by a range of subjects, from socioeconomic and political issues to pop culture. On 1stDibs, explore a large selection of Japanese art.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 23, 2024
    What the Japanese sea art is called depends on its type. Many examples of sea art from Japan are called ukiyo-e. This term refers to woodblock prints made during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The Great Wave off Kanagawa by Katsushika Hokusai is arguably the most famous ukiyo-e print depicting the sea. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of Japanese woodblock prints.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if art is Japanese or Chinese, study the piece's characteristics. With paintings, Chinese artists often use more color and tend to fill their entire canvases, while Japanese artists often include more negative space and choose subtler colors. There are also differences between the brushstrokes typical of traditional Chinese and Japanese art. In Japanese paintings, brushstrokes are often short and sharp. On the other hand, Chinese paintings often display longer, more fluid brushstrokes. Learning about the defining features of various art forms and periods and looking at examples of pieces made by Japanese and Chinese artists can help you learn to spot subtle differences. Explore a diverse assortment of Japanese and Chinese art on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Many art styles originated in Japan and grew in popularity over the years. Some of the most popular styles include shodo (calligraphy), ikebana, kanou and yamato-e. You’ll find a wide variety of authentic Japanese art from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What Japanese wall art is called depends on its type. There are numerous kinds of Japanese paintings and prints, including nihonga and ukiyo-e. A Japanese wall scroll is known as a kakejiku or kakemono. On 1stDibs, find a variety of Japanese wall art.