Quilt-like Grid of Blue Crosses, Transcendent Antique Froebel Kindergarten Paper Weaving antique sketchbook drawings Japanese I believe

Japanese I believe

which evolved from the German word "putzen" meaning to clean or to decorate—as beginning in the late 19th c

I am also always super interested in these for the content and what it says about the times

One of the things I love about this green glaze is that it is gorgeous in combination with anything

and very charmingly painted

Quilt-like Grid of Blue Crosses, Transcendent Antique Froebel Kindergarten Paper Weaving antique sketchbook drawings Japanese I believeYou know I love old Froebel kindergarten paper folds and paper weavings, but this for me is really a transcendent one, evincing Shaker textiles, and Amish quilts, and other perfect sorts of things. In just the best blue on blue, and with just the right frame around it via the paper to which is is mounted. By far my favorite paper weaving I have had. 8" x 6". Very good condition, c. late 19th century.