Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

£650.00
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Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
  • Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century
Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

Antique Japanese Boro Textile, Late 19th–Early 20th Century

£650.00
A double-sided antique Japanese Boro textile 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 reversible and suitable for double-sided display.

This textile stands out for its exceptional composition. It masterfully balances rugged, utilitarian patchwork with rare, decorative Katazome (paste-resist stencil dyed) panels featuring traditional floral and geometric motifs. These patterns are seamlessly interlocked with rustic homespun checks, plaids, and classic ticking stripes.
Rhythmic, hand-sewn sashiko running stitches pass through the heavy layers, locking independent histories together to form a rich, dense, and beautifully puckered tactile weight.

Materials & Natural Dyes

100% Handwoven, homespun, and hand-stitched antique cotton fabrics. 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.

Approx Size: 160 x 154cm / 63 x 60.6"
Weight: 1.3kg

Condition & Antique Character

As 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.

What to Expect: 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.

The garment has been laundered, but please expect some historical imperfections.

Note: 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.

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