{"product_id":"antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-meiji-period","title":"Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 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. Dating from the late 19th to early 20th century (Meiji Era), this rare heirloom piece effortlessly bridges the gap between ancient Japanese folk art and modern abstract minimalism. Because both faces feature their own unique, intricate arrangement of fabrics, this versatile piece is completely \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003ereversible and suitable for double-sided display\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eThis textile stands out for its exceptional composition. It masterfully balances rugged, utilitarian patchwork with rare, decorative \u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eKatazome (paste-resist stencil dyed)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e panels featuring traditional floral and geometric motifs. These patterns are seamlessly interlocked with rustic homespun checks, plaids, and classic ticking stripes.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003eRhythmic, hand-sewn \u003cem class=\"zhvwWe\"\u003esashiko\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e running stitches pass through the heavy layers, locking independent histories together to form a rich, dense, and beautifully puckered tactile weight.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\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 ageing, and repeated washings, the textile has evolved a magnificent, complex patina. It features a spectacular spectrum of faded botanical indigos, earthy madder-browns, rich creams, and subtle, muted red 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\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eApprox Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003cspan class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e160 x 154cm \/ 63 x 60.6\"\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\"\u003e1.3kg\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\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\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\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=\"yhAwj\"\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\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.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\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\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe garment has been laundered, but please expect some historical imperfections.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\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":58908580020608,"sku":null,"price":650.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/6825\/1264\/files\/DSC07909.jpg?v=1789422500","url":"https:\/\/monoantiques.com\/products\/antique-japanese-boro-textile-late-meiji-period","provider":"Mono Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}