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A charming, historical design for the modern home

A piece of textile heritage artwork that also looks fabulous as a wall hanging, the Tapestry Centerpiece is jacquard woven in Kyoto with finely colored silk. Classically graceful, it’s a modern take on a Tempyo Period (8th century) textile design kept at Shōsō-in*, and features a refined floral motif in diamond patterns. The name 'Kakuritsu Kamon’ means Excellence, Gorgeous Design.

Tastefully presented in a paulownia wood box, this piece of art is a delightful gift for anyone interested in historical Japanese fabrics. (Offered in various sizes, please click the Spec tab for details.)

*Shōsō-in is the Imperial Treasure House of Tōdai-ji temple, Nara, with origins in AD756. Not including items that are yet to be classified, Shōsō-in houses some 9,000 artifacts, many of which are 8th century and of domestic origin. Listed on the UNESCO register of World Heritage Sites as one of the Historic Monuments of Ancient Nara, it is also a national treasure of Japan.