Length: 150cm / 59". Width: 33.5cm / 13"

Traditional Japanese boro* kasuri cotton. Artisan made. Hand loomed ikat fabric. Deep indigo dye. So deep it is black.

Japanese ikat is renowned for it's high quality. This piece is very thick and sturdy yet soft with a good texture.

There are two holes at the edges and a split into one edge. It was likely once part of a kimono.

*Boro is a highly collectible Japanese folk textile. This is an excellent example of Japanese utilitarian boro used around the home. In Japan, cotton was highly prized among the peasant class as a warmer alternative to hemp. Indigo dye was the best natural dye available to use with cotton. Indigo cotton became a quintessential Japanese fabric that was never thrown away and always reused.

To learn more about boro take a look at my blog post:
http://furugistarjapan.wordpress.com/2011/02/18/boro-japanese-folk-fabric/

Mix and match with my other fabrics here:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/FurugiStar

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All items are genuine Japanese vintage or antique goods purchased personally in Japan.

Ships from the USA.

*NOTE Ensure you are aware of any customs charges that may be incurred by authorities in your country. FurugiStar is not responsible for additional charges in line with standard practice.

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