{"product_id":"antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-4","title":"Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Early - Mid 20th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003edouble-sided antique Japanese Boro textile\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e composed of multiple layers of historical, hand-patched fabrics. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe front side showcases \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ea beautifully faded, heavily weathered composition of layered scrap fabrics, which dates from Edo period (pre 1868). The reverse reveals a patchwork arrangement of mismatched younger cloths from 20th century.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAlthough they used the early material dating from Early 1800s, the garment is believed to be sewn together in the early - mid 20th century. This rare heirloom piece effortlessly bridges the gap between ancient Japanese folk art and modern abstract minimalism. \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Natural Dyes\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e100% Handwoven, homespun, and hand-stitched antique cotton fabrics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e Through decades of careful handling, natural aging, and repeated washings, the textile has evolved a magnificent, complex patina. It features a spectacular spectrum of faded botanical indigos, earthy madder-browns and subtle, muted earth tones.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eApprox Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e160 x 146cm \/ 63 x 57.5\"\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight: \u003c\/strong\u003e3.65kg\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" role=\"heading\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eAs an authentic antique artifact, this piece carries the beautiful imprints of its previous life. It possesses a pure \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e aesthetic, with honest signs of age, utility, and historic repair.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWhat to Expect:\u003c\/span\u003e Beautiful areas of natural fading, uneven colour saturation, organic edge fraying, thinning zones, small historical marks, and multi-layered fabric windows. These elements are not flaws, but rather the highly coveted characteristics that verify its absolute antiquity.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\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\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eNote:\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e Please 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\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58909068427648,"sku":null,"price":850.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC07846_copy.jpg?v=1789420702","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-4","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}