{"product_id":"antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-6","title":"Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Early - Mid 20th Century","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eA double-sided antique Japanese Boro textile composed of multiple layers of historical, indigo, hand-patched fabrics, dating from around late Taisho era (1912-1926) to early Showa era (1926-). Because both faces feature their own unique, intricate arrangement of fabrics, this versatile piece is completely reversible and suitable for double-sided display. This exceptionally vibrant, highly graphic piece features rare accents of colour alongside an incredibly rich patchwork mosaic.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eOne side highlights deep indigos intercut with striking, uncommon bursts of rich plum, madder-red, and warm ochre tones, while the alternate side reveals a beautifully balanced grid-like layout of light indigo tones and textured geometric blocks.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Natural Dyes\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e100% Handwoven, homespun, and hand-stitched antique cotton and indigo fabrics, interspersed with historical coloured panels. Through decades of careful handling, natural ageing, and repeated washings, the textile has evolved a magnificent, complex patina, bound together by dense rows of multi-directional, hand-done Sashiko stiches.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eApprox Size: 146 x 136cm \/ 57.5 x 53.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eWeight: 2.1kg\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Antique Character\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs an authentic antique artifact, this piece carries the beautiful imprints of its previous life. It possesses a pure wabi-sabi aesthetic, with honest signs of age, utility, and historic repair.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eExpect beautiful areas of natural fading, uneven color saturation, organic edge fraying, thinning zones, visible 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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThe garment has been rinsed through with cold water but it has not been given a deep wash since we acquired it from the previous owner.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eNote: 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\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58909115482496,"sku":null,"price":950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC08075_copy.jpg?v=1789419287","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-6","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}