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Vintage Japanese Boro Textile
Details
A lightweight vintage Japanese cotton textile featuring a softly faded palette of indigo, peach, and muted lavender. Originally part of a larger household textile, it has been repaired with hand-stitched patches in the tradition of boro, the Japanese practice of extending the life of cloth through careful mending.
Its sheer weave, visible stitching, and gentle wear create a beautifully layered composition that works as wall art, draped over furniture, or displayed as part of a textile collection. The soft color palette and abstract patchwork give it a distinctly modern aesthetic while preserving the history and character of the original fabric.
Estimated age: Early to Mid-20th Century (c. 1920s–1940s)
54" x 50"
Material
Approximately 51' x 54"
