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Vintage Japanese Boro Textile
Details
A one-of-a-kind vintage Japanese cotton textile featuring a rich indigo ground with hand-stitched patches in shades of lavender, pale blue, and deep indigo. Originally part of a household textile, it was repaired over decades using the traditional Japanese practice of boro, celebrating the beauty of visible mending.
The layered patches, faded indigo tones, and running stitches create a striking abstract composition that feels both historic and contemporary. Perfect as a wall hanging, framed textile, or collector's piece.
Estimated date: Early to mid-20th century (c. 1920s–1940s).
50" x 49"
Material
Approximately 48' x 48"
