
Item | Stunning Indigo Cotton Boro Textile. We believe this piece was a Shikibuton (futon underquilt or padding) but may have had a different purpose, ie blanket or ?. Extensively presence of lovely sashiko stitching, boro patched. A wonderful variety of faded indigo fabrics layers, stripes, kasuri, nicely faded solids and more. Stunning example of a Japanese folk textile,Singularly spectacular appearance. |
Age |
Late 1800s ~ Early 1900s From Mt. Fuji area |
Fabric | 100% Cotton Homespun, Hand Loomed. 2 ~ 4 Fabric Layers Throughout. |
Size |
2.8 X 4.8 feet 85 X 145 cm Strong, thick & soft fabric, heavy weight due to multiple layers of fabric 2.1 lbs, 965 g |
Condition |
Good Overall Boro Condition. We washed and ironed this textile. This textile is ready to use in your project or to hang as wall art. |
Comment | Both sides display beautifully. |