Katazome panels are usually from futon, or quilt, covers.  The covers are made from panels the width of the traditional Japanese loom, about 12", sewn together with, in most cases, a solid indigo back, and quilted through the cotton stuffing.  When they became soiled, they were removed and sometimes the individual panels taken apart and reassembled to distribute wear evenly. 
More about katazome.
    The panels offered here are graded with two numbers which represent the quality of the design and the condition of the particular piece.  Both are on a scale of one to five, running from common designs or poor condition to rare designs or excellent condition.  Condition ratings of three or less probably means the piece requires backing with a lining material that can be ironed on if the cloth is to be used for pillows or in other ways  that will put stress on it.  Dimensions are approximate, because Japanese looms vary in width, and because when the futon is taken apart for laundering, the panels are sometimes trimmed, or otherwise altered in the process.

1. Flowers in lozenges
3 panels

2. Hollyhocks in white
3 panels
3. Chrysanthemums
2 panels

4. Chrysanthemums
1 panel

5. Chrysanthemum and scrolling vine
4 panels
6. Double peony
2 panels
7. Shaggy chrysanthemum
4 panels
8. Sea tortoise, crane, and noshi
2 panels
9. Twenty-four-petal chrysanthemum
1 panel
10. Peony and karakusa
4 panels
11. Shaggy chrysanthemum and karakusa
1 panel
12. Crane and sea tortoise
13. Double chrysanthemum
4 panels
14. Chrysanthemum / crane
15. Sarasa-style floral
2 panels
16. Large chrysanthemum with karakusa
2 panels
17. Floral geometric
3 panels
18. Chrysanthemum with reverse karakusa
1 panel
19. geometric floral
1 panel

20. Chrysanthemum variations
2 panels

21. Large white chrysanthemums
3 panels

22. Paulownia
1 panel
23. Crane, sea tortoise, and karakusa
2 panels


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