Vintage Muslin Fabric Sample Book Japan, 1937 (Shōwa) Inu Long dress in indigo linen

Long dress in indigo linen with an embroidered motif inspired by Indian jewelry "Naja

shoulders 24"

Round neck with double-knitted collar and full-length sleeves

measures 8 feet (2

Vintage Muslin Fabric Sample Book Japan, 1937 (Shōwa) Inu Long dress in indigo linenThis Japanese color sample book dates to Showa 12 (1937) and features a carefully arranged palette of dyed fabric swatches, each labeled in Japanese. Originally produced as a reference for textiles or garments, the book presents a wide range of huesfrom deep indigo and charcoal to vivid reds, greens, and softened earth tonesoffering a rare snapshot of prewar Japanese color sensibility. The printed cover and bound format reflect the graphic design of