{"product_id":"antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-1","title":"Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eA striking antique Japanese \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e textile dating from the late 19th to early 20th century, broadly within the Meiji period (1868–1912). The heavily layered construction and dramatic central area of wear reveal multiple underlying layers of indigo-dyed cloth, giving the textile an unusually deep and tactile surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistoric Japanese cotton textiles, predominantly indigo-dyed, with varied woven patterns, layered patches and extensive hand stitching. The exposed layers reveal contrasting striped and plain fabrics beneath the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApprox Size: \u003c\/b\u003e171 x 92cm \/ 67.3 x 36.2\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight: \u003c\/b\u003e1.45kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeavily aged and naturally distressed, with open areas of wear, exposed underlying layers, frayed edges, thinning, fading, historic repairs, extensive hand stitching, and visible age marks. The central opening and visible layers are particularly characteristic of the textile's long history of use and repair. The piece remains structurally intact while retaining its fragile, primitive character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe garment has been rinsed through with cold water but it  has not been given a deep wash since we acquired from the previous owner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003ePlease examine all high-resolution photographs carefully, as they form an essential part of the condition description. Colours may vary slightly in person depending on your screen settings and home lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58908315746688,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC08124.jpg?v=1789423224","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-1","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}