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| Item | Wonderful Hand-Made Sakiori Indigo Cotton Vest
(Japanese method of rag weaving is called Sakiori) With Japanese sakiori, torn cloth pieces are rolled into 13 to 16 inch lengths and loomed together in weft (width) rows with cotton or hemp as the warp threads (length). Hand dyed with indigo vegetable dyes. White color threads. Fine example of Japanese folk textile! |
Age |
Early 1900s |
| Fabric | All cotton, Home Spun, Hand Loomed See our Japanese Textile History page for more information about sakiori. |
Size |
The open sides with straps provides for a flexible fit. Small size 12.5 inches, (32 cm) wide 27 inches, (69 cm) long Nice medium-heavy weight. 1.0 lbs 423 g |
Condition |
Good Condition, given its age, but has obvious wear to it. Strong fabrics. We've washed & ironed this garment. It's ready to have on as or use as decorative piece. |
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