Antique Japanese Boro Textile Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910) Cardigans 21 x 30 cm

21 x 30 cm

producing pieces with a distinctly individual character

Striped T-shirt in soft linen jersey

Generous body and sleeve width

Beautiful displayed on a wall or draped as a sculptural textile

Antique Japanese Boro Textile Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910) Cardigans 21 x 30 cmAn exceptional antique Japanese boro textile assembled from numerous indigo dyed cotton fragments and repaired over generations of use. Each patch and hand sewn repair reflects the Japanese tradition of boro, where valuable cloth was continually mended rather than discarded. The varied shades of indigo, striped homespun fabrics, and visible stitching create a richly textured composition. Areas of wear, fraying, and open losses remain, preserving the