{"product_id":"antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-7","title":"Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Early 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 the early 20th century. 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 texturized and intricately mended piece features a magnificent, heavy-contrast patchwork composition. The front showcases a sprawling, dense mosaic dominated by beautiful fields of \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKasuri (ikat) resist-dyed patterns\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, striped textiles, and solid indigos, while the alternate face reveals a fascinatingly raw arrangement of heavily weathered, grid-patterned farming cloths, earthy brown-toned checks, and subtle hits of historic plum and mustard accent patches.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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. Through decades of careful handling, natural ageing, and repeated washings, the textile has evolved a magnificent, complex patina. The entire multi-layered structure is heavily reinforced by dense, highly visible rows of traditional white Sashiko hand-stitching, which bridges beautifully aged fabric windows and heavily texturized patches.\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\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\"\u003eApprox Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e155 x 149cm \/ 61 x 58.7\"\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\"\u003e2.3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\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\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 \u003cem\u003ewabi-sabi\u003c\/em\u003e aesthetic, with honest signs of age, utility, and historic repair. \u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eBeautiful 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\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\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\/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\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Mono Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58909158310272,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC07645copy.jpg?v=1789416574","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-19th-early-20th-century-7","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}