Authentic Japanese Antique BORO Indigo Patchwork Textile Moon Motifs Folk Cloth
Description
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This is an authentic Japanese boro textile, created through generations of repair and reuse from the late Edo to Taisho period (19th to early 20th century). Boro textiles embody the spirit of rural Japanese life, where fabrics were repeatedly patched, layered, and reinforced rather than discarded.
This piece is composed of multiple fragments of hand-woven indigo cotton, stitched together over time. The varying tones of indigo – from deep navy to soft faded blue – reflect long use and natural aging.
One particularly distinctive feature is the presence of two circular motifs resembling full moons within the patchwork. These striking round forms stand out among the irregular repairs and add a poetic visual element to the textile. Whether originally decorative or part of reused cloth fragments, these moon-like shapes give the piece a memorable character rarely seen in typical boro textiles.
The textile also shows layered construction, indicating that the cloth was folded or reinforced with additional fabric over time. This creates depth and texture that collectors of Japanese folk textiles highly appreciate.
The surface displays a rich variety of wear: fraying edges, holes, fading, and numerous repairs. These features are not damage but the very essence of authentic boro aesthetics and wabi-sabi, telling the story of everyday life and resourcefulness in rural Japan.
This textile works beautifully as a wall display, textile study piece, or collection example of Japanese folk fabric history.
Size
Length: 128 cm (50.4 in)
Width: 96 cm (37.8 in)
Weight: 561 g
Condition
Authentic antique boro condition.
Heavy wear, fraying, holes, and structural thinning consistent with long practical use. Please examine the photos carefully for details of stitching, layering, and fabric texture.
Authentic Japanese folk textile showing the life cycle of indigo cotton and the philosophy of mottainai – the respect for materials through repair and reuse.
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Your order will be shipped by FedEx or Japan Post, depending on the delivery area.
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FedEx: Estimated delivery in 36 days
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Japan Post: Estimated delivery in 412 days
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Some items are over 100 years old.
Please review all photos and descriptions carefully.
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