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✦ Antique 190cm Vintage Japanese Indigo Striped Cotton Fabric BORO Patchwork Textile ✦
This is a vintage Japanese indigo-dyed striped cotton (Shima Momen) fabric, measuring 190 cm (74.8 inches) in length. It shows an authentic Boro aesthetic with diverse hand-stitched patches and a distinctive historical texture.
In old Japan, textiles were deeply valued and carefully mended with patches and sashiko stitching whenever they wore out. This piece features a rich patchwork composition, combining deep indigo stripes, various pattern patches, subtle sashiko details, and a unique white stitched panel that adds a rare contrast to the overall design.
Due to its age and long historical use, some horizontal threads have naturally worn away, leaving a delicate, semi-transparent "gauze-like" warp-thread texture in certain areas. This unique distressing creates a fascinating artistic effect when backlit or layered, beautifully reflecting classic Wabi-Sabi aesthetics.
Despite these weathered areas, the fabric remains structurally stable and clean thanks to the reinforcing patches. With its generous large size, this versatile antique textile is well-suited for creative remake projects, fashion design, sashiko mending, artistic wall hangings, or unique interior displays.
▪ Product Details
- Material: 100% Cotton, Indigo-Dyed Striped Fabric (Shima Momen)
- Origin: Traditional Japanese Antique Textile / Boro Patchwork
- Size: Approx. 190 cm x 98.5 cm (74.8 inches x 38.8 inches) — Generous Large Size!
- Texture: Medium-weight cotton with unique semi-transparent weathered areas
- Special Features: Multiple authentic hand-stitched patches, sashiko mending, white embroidered accent panel, and rich indigo stripe patterns
▪ Condition
Authentic Antique/Vintage Condition (Boro/Distressed). Washed and ironed. Features natural age-related wear, including semi-transparent thin areas where horizontal threads have worn away, a few small finger-sized holes, and loose threads consistent with genuine antique Boro. The patches provide good reinforcement and the fabric is clean and ready to use right away! Please inspect all photos carefully to examine its unique details and delicate texture.
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