ca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century
63" x 12", 160 cm x 30.5 cm

This length of patched and mended hemp is handsome in its coloration and its design.

It is a long piece of woven hemp that has been dyed in the kasuri method: notice the warp threads create a vertical stripe pattern and the warp threads create a figured ground.

This length is sewn from three pieces of cloth, and there are five beautiful patches applied with really wonderful, intense stitching.

For collectors of boro, this is a wonderful, old piece of asa boro to add to your collection.  For others new to Japanese textiles, this is a really lovely place to start.

Recommended.