Midnight Thread Stripe — Nantong / Haimen Tubu
A soft Nantong / Haimen dark-blue homespun whose fine teal, rose, ivory and red yarns appear as restrained lines of colour within the cloth.
Sold in 50 cm lengths
Width: approx. 41 cm · Recorded total: approx. 150 cm
- Quantity 1
- Approx. 50 × 41 cm
- Quantity 3
- Full available piece: approx. 150 × 41 cm
Multiple quantities are cut as one continuous piece whenever possible. The supplied listing explicitly states that Quantity 3 receives the full available piece. Check Etsy for live stock and price.
- Object ID
- TA-NT-0020
- Origin
- Nantong · Haimen region, Jiangsu, China
- Period
- c. 1950s–1960s
- Dating confidence
- estimated
- Material
- Handspun cotton
- Dimensions
- Approx. 150 × 41 cm recorded total; sold in 50 cm units
- Technique
- Handwoven homespun · Yarn-dyed weave
- Pattern
- Fine multicolour stripe
- Colours
- Deep dark blue · Teal green · Muted rose · Soft ivory · Subtle red
- Washed
- Yes
Object condition
Washed vintage cloth with a relatively lightweight, soft, flexible and gently drapey handle. The surface retains the fine grain, small slubs, cotton flecks and subtle yarn variation of handspun cotton.
Identification notes
The supplied listing attributes the textile to the Nantong / Haimen weaving region of Jiangsu and estimates it to the 1950s–1960s.
The stripe pattern is woven into the cloth with dyed yarns rather than printed. The listing emphasises that the lines are regular but not mechanical, retaining small variations from handwoven production.
The cloth is described as softer and thinner than many heavier old tubu pieces, with a gentle drape after washing and a relaxed, supple hand.
The source describes fine dark stripe cloth as a practical everyday textile suitable historically for linings, headscarves, small garments, children’s clothing, wrapping cloths, trims and household sewing.
The supplied interpretation connects fine stripes with order, continuity and steady daily life, while the small coloured threads add hidden warmth and abundance. Tubu Atlas records this as source interpretation rather than established universal symbolism.
Suggested uses include slow stitching, patchwork, textile collage, visible mending, small bags, pouches, journal covers, doll clothing, trims, cuffs, collars, fabric labels, tea cloths, collecting and textile study.
Care from the supplied listing: for washable projects, test a small piece first; wash separately in cold water, avoid bleach and long soaking, do not tumble dry, and air dry in shade. Some colour release may occur, especially from darker threads.
Fine colour hidden in a dark everyday stripe
《夜线》 / Midnight Thread Stripe — 夜蓝铺作旧棉长，细线微光入布藏。 Midnight blue spreads through old cotton; fine threads keep their quiet light within.
红绿青白皆成绪，一匹平常有岁香。 Red, green, blue and ivory become soft traces; an ordinary cloth still carries the scent of time.
