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Dyer
紺屋
by Wada Sanzo
- Date:
- c. 1940
- Medium:
- Color woodblock print
Typical Price
"Dyer" shows a craftsman working with indigo or other traditional pigments, a profession central to Japanese textile culture. This Occupations series entry appeals to collectors interested in the intersection of art and craft. Lifetime editions by Watanabe are modestly priced at $500-$1,000, with later reprints at $200-$500. Strong, unfaded color enhances value.
Description
A fabric dyer working with indigo, hands stained blue from the traditional dyeing process.
