{"product_id":"antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-2","title":"Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn 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 textile is worked on both sides, each with a distinct composition. One side features larger geometric areas of muted green, purple, indigo and striped fabrics, while the reverse has a more heavily worked indigo surface with areas revealing the layers beneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHistoric Japanese cotton textiles, including indigo-dyed and naturally coloured woven fabrics, layered patches and extensive hand stitching. The contrasting fabrics and repeated repairs create a richly textured surface on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eApprox Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e126 x 126cm \/ 49.6 x 49.6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1.65kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNaturally aged and well used, with fading, fraying, surface wear, areas of thinning, small tears, exposed underlying layers, and visible age marks. The reverse is particularly distressed, revealing earlier fabrics beneath the surface. The double-sided construction allows both faces to be displayed. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003eThe garment has been rinsed through cold water, but it has not been given a deep wash since we acquired it from the previous owner. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\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","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58908332392832,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC07966copy.jpg?v=1789422860","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-2","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}