Boro Noragi - Shima cottons, yellow cotton repairsHeavily patched boro noragi displays years of use. Outer jacket shows a handsome display of variegated indigo cottons, stripes and checks. Inner work coat has brilliant yellow sleeves and sashiko stitching. In excellent overall condition. Early to mid 1900s Dimensions: Length: 49"; Sleeve to sleeve: 49. 5"; Pit to pit: 24"

Stitched together via sasiko

To complete the design

This is one of the finest examples from my collection of Japanese boro - a one of a kind item that hardly comes to the market anymore

The inside is simply a mesmerizing construction of repairs and reinforcement

Late 1800s to early 1900sDimensions: 46 x 41 in

In excellent condition without rips or holes

This is a large katazome floor covering or heath covering (kotatsugake)

117 x 104 cm

Early to mid 1900's

stripes and checks

from the word saku (to tear or rip) and oru (to weave)

This piece’s panels are hand stitched together and the corners have been reinforced with sashiko