Additional Features

• Handwoven in natural silk circa 1880-1900, this 2x4 antique Japanese tapestry runner is a rare and evocative example of textile artistry from Japan's late Edo to early Meiji period
• A collectible piece in Rug & Kilim's curation, it reflects a refined tradition where weaving serves as a medium for painterly expression and storytelling
• This tapestry reads as a serene, hand-rendered landscape, distinguished by its delicate composition and remarkable attention to detail
• The scene is anchored by a striking white rooster, its plumage meticulously articulated through fine silk threads, lending a lifelike softness and dimension
• A secondary rooster in the foreground introduces a sense of scale and quiet movement, guiding the viewer across the composition
• The surrounding environment unfolds with understated elegance: a tranquil riverside, rustic dwellings, and softly rising trees that echo the visual language of Japanese ink paintings