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Antique Japanese Boro Indigo Cotton Kimono Noragi Jacket Late Edo Meiji BRKW168

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Description

Antique Japanese Boro Indigo Cotton Double-Layered Winter Noragi Jacket Late Meiji - Early Taisho BRKW168

This is a genuine antique Japanese indigo-dyed cotton noragi (farmer's work coat), dating back to the Late Meiji or Early Taisho period (circa 1880s–1910s). It is a profound historical artifact that tells the story of harsh agricultural life in Japan's snowy, cold regions (likely Tohoku or Hokuriku).

A key feature of this piece is its fully double-layered (fully lined) construction, designed to endure severe winters. The base fabric is a hand-spun, hand-woven cotton with a traditional indigo stripe pattern (shima). Over decades of heavy, practical use by a male farmer, it has naturally evolved into a deeply textured piece of Boro textile. Guided by the philosophy of mottainai (waste not), the garment features countless layers of hand-stitched patches (ate-nuno) using various old fabrics to mend the heavily worn areas. Please note there is no machine stitching on this piece; every repair is a testament to traditional, practical hand-mending.

Important Note on Condition

This is a true, heavily distressed Boro piece. While it holds immense aesthetic and historical value as textile art, it is extremely fragile. The natural indigo dye has faded beautifully, but the fabric has large open tears, heavy wear, and fraying throughout. Because of its delicate state, it is best suited for careful display as a museum-quality wall tapestry or as a collector's reference piece, rather than for daily wear. We strongly recommend preserving it in its current authentic condition. Please check the photos carefully and understand the nature of genuine, fragile Boro before purchasing.

Size

Width (Sleeve tip to sleeve tip): 120 cm / approx. 47.2 inches

Length: 133 cm / approx. 52.3 inches

Sleeve Drop/Width: 58 cm / approx. 22.8 inches

 



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