Homes and Mountains in Japan, Pastels on Ivory, Vintage Kimono Silk Yuzen By the Yard #278 Southwest Concho Buttons look again and you may

look again and you may see different crinkle effects in 'stripes' across the width

Undyed natural shell

in gleaming Sterling Silver

The shibori artists have taken inspiration from their nearby deserts

Homes and Mountains in Japan, Pastels on Ivory, Vintage Kimono Silk Yuzen By the Yard #278 Southwest Concho Buttons look again and you mayThe intricate pattern looks very much like an Oshima Tsumugi Ikat, or even a fine cross stitch embroidery, but it's a Yuzen print; see below. It has a rustic, old, misty feel. There are idyllic landscapes, flowers, beautiful architecture, mountains, maple and other trees. The background is ivory, very even and smooth. The colors in the design all look muted: blues, blue grays, purple, and olive. This silk is thin, lightweight, supple, with a bit of