Blonde Chinese Hide Storage Trunk, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
The interior is lined with indigo fabric in beautiful contrast to the pale exterior.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Brass
Antique Indigo Fabric
Japanese Old Indigo Dyed Striped Fabric / Tapestry / early 20th century / BORO
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an ancient Japanese indigo-dyed cloth produced between the end of the Meiji and Taisho periods.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Indigo Blue and White Vintage Ewe Kente Cloth West African Textile Fabric
Located in New York, NY
This African men's Ewe Kenta cloth is woven in very fine cotton with highlights of red and yellow over two different shades of indigo and natural white. It is a very fine cloth in ve...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
19thc Pair of Indigo Linen Pillows
$716Sale Price / set|20% Off
19thc Pair of Indigo Linen Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These indigo linen fabric pillows have backing from European shams in a blue floral.Sold as a pair.Down & feather fill.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Linen
Boro6 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Old Cloth patchwork
Located in Niiza, JP
A variety of vintage cloths, including indigo-dyed and patterned pieces, have been put together like a patchwork.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Boro4 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Old Cloth patchwork
Located in Niiza, JP
A variety of vintage cloths, including indigo-dyed and patterned pieces, have been put together like a patchwork.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Boro5 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Old Cloth patchwork
Located in Niiza, JP
A variety of vintage cloths, including indigo-dyed and patterned pieces, have been put together like a patchwork.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Cotton
Japanese Antique Indigo Dyed cotton textile/Hanging Cloth/Tapestry・Wabisabi Zen
Located in 足利市, JP
True to the authentic Boro tradition—the Japanese philosophy of "mottainai" (too good to waste)—this cloth features beautifully placed, historic patchwork repairs made with varying s...
Category
Early 19th Century Edo Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton, Natural Fiber
Boro3 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Old Cloth patchwork
Located in Niiza, JP
It is called "Boro," and is a beautiful, tasteful vintage cloth. Most of the fabric is indigo-dyed. The fabric is thin. There are a few knotty threads.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Antique Boro Textile 1900s-1940s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The natural combination of stripes, ikat, checkered patterns, and indigo-dyed fabrics creates a surprisingly abstract composition, reminiscent of contemporary textile art and modern ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Antique Boro Textile 1900s-1940s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
The natural combination of stripes, ikat, checkered patterns, and indigo-dyed fabrics creates a surprisingly abstract composition, reminiscent of contemporary textile art and modern ...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Antique Eight-Point Lone Star Quilt in Turkey Red and Double Blue, Circa 1900
Located in Amsterdam, NY
Particularly notable are the Turkey red fabrics, indigo geometric prints, woven shirtings, and plaid cottons.
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
A Rare Pair of 18th / 19th Century Hand Embroidered Ottoman Slippers, Turkey
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
Both slippers are profusely hand embroidered with gold & silver threads on silk, the toes featuring seed pearls arranged in anthemia motifs, the beds showing hand stitched ‘Tree of L...
Category
Late 18th Century Turkish Other Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Silk, Thread
Japanese Woven Asa Double Ikat Summer Usumono Kimono Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-preserved garment was tailored from a woven indigo blue fabric with fine double ikat design. The thin fabric was a type of very fine Asa fiber (hemp) that is almost see-thr...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Hemp
Japanese Woven Asa Double Ikat Summer Usumono Kimono Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-preserved garment was tailored from a woven indigo blue fabric with fine double ikat pattern of chain-linked diamonds.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Hemp
Japanese Woven Asa Double Ikat Summer Usumono Kimono Provenance
Located in Atlanta, GA
This well-preserved garment was tailored from a woven indigo blue fabric with fine double ikat pattern of chain-linked diamonds.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Linen
Japanese Woven Ikat and Stenciled Summer Usumono Kimono Meiji Period
Located in Atlanta, GA
On the indigo background, a white geometrical threaded pattern in warp-ikat design were woven into the fabric.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Linen
18th Century English Georgian Hepplewhite Bench
Located in Chicago, IL
Newly reupholstered in a playful indigo and white cotton striped fabric, the seat's fresh look is accentuated with a tasteful tassel fringe, offering a contemporary twist on classic ...
Category
Late 18th Century English Hepplewhite Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Elm
Antique Tibetan Nambu Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The unravelled yarn is arranged by colour and then hand-stitched onto an indigo dyed cotton fabric, creating a pattern. The design here is strongly reminiscent of the pinwheel.
Category
1920s Tibetan Tibetan Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Wool
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Japanese Futon-ji Textile with Flying Phoenix
Located in Seattle, WA
The pheonix is a particularly good motif as it was thought to only appear at peaceful times. Mounted on an indigo fabric which has been stretched over a wood frame.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Wood
Japanese Boro
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo period Boro. Patchwork hand-sewn indigo dyed fabric made from 19th century Japanese hand loomed futon fabric, with heavy repair.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Japanese Boro
Located in New York, NY
Japanese Edo Period Boro. Patchwork Hand sewn indigo dyed fabric made from 19th century Japanese hand loomed futon fabric, with heavy repair.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Eco Period '1615-1868' Japanese Firemans Jacket
Located in Stockbridge, MA
This traditional firemans jacket is made from densely woven cotton. The indigo dyed fabric is beautifully decorated on one side and plain on the other.
Category
19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Antique Textile, Early 19th Century French Home Spun Handwoven Linen Ikat #3
Unavailable
H 1 in W 112 in D 38 in
Antique Textile, Early 19th Century French Home Spun Handwoven Linen Ikat #3
By Ferro Fusion Studio
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century French home spun, handwoven, indigo dyed antique linen textile, fabric. This ikat is woven in several beautiful shades of blue.
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Antique Textile, Early 19th Century French Home Spun Handwoven Linen Ikat #13
Unavailable
H 1 in W 31 in D 17 in
Antique Textile, Early 19th Century French Home Spun Handwoven Linen Ikat #13
By Ferro Fusion Studio
Located in New York, NY
An early 19th century French home spun, handwoven, indigo dyed antique linen textile, fabric. This ikat is woven in several beautiful shades of blue.
Category
Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Linen
19th c. Walnut Lift-Top Bench Upholstered in Lewis and Wood
Located in Greenwich, CT
A beautiful early 19th century walnut lift top paneled bench with the top newly upholstered in hand-dyed Lewis and Wood indigo fabric and the interior lined in Colefax and Fowler gra...
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Walnut
Economy Patch Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Richly colored Economy Patch quilt with a unique border. The indigo fabric is especially deep in color and accented with an orange print.
Category
19th Century American Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25
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H 36.25 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
Pair of Academic Revival heart back mahogany side chairs with half rail upholstered boxed seats in indigo fabric with brass nail head tacks. The front legs are fitted with their orig...
Category
Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Brass
Chinese Hide Document Box, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The interior is lined with indigo fabric in beautiful contrast to the pale exterior.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Brass
Fortynine Patch Quilt
Located in Darnestown, MD
Meticulous care was used in making the corners with the same yellow and indigo fabrics highlighting the intersections of the blocks.
Category
19th Century American Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, C. 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
The interior is lined with indigo fabric in beautiful contrast to the pale exterior, and bears a label from the original maker’s studio.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Brass, Steel
Blonde Chinese Hide Trunk Table, circa 1800
Located in Chicago, IL
The interior is lined with indigo fabric in beautiful contrast to the pale exterior, and bears a label from the original maker’s studio.
Category
Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Steel, Brass
Japanese Indigo Dyed Noren, Curtain, Japan, Edo period
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
An indigo-dyed noren dating to the late Edo period, crafted from exceptionally fine ancient hemp. The primary textile is believed to be choma (ramie), while the hanging loops are mad...
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Japanese Vintage Indigo Dyed 6 panels Noren, Curtain, Edo period, Japan
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H 68.12 in W 68.12 in D 0.16 in
Japanese Vintage Indigo Dyed 6 panels Noren, Curtain, Edo period, Japan
Located in Edogawa-ku Tokyo, JP
A traditional Japanese noren dating from the late Edo to early Meiji period, crafted from ancient hemp and dyed in deep indigo using the tsutsugaki (freehand resist-dyeing) technique...
Category
Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Rare Early American Indigo Resist-dye Quilt
Located in Long Island City, NY
After 1900, production of indigo dye ceased. Bleaching of fabric was also labor-intensive and time-consuming.
Category
18th Century and Earlier American Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Antique Indigo Blue Quilt in Bear Paw Pattern
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19th century bear paw pattern indigo blue and white calico fabric quilt is in fine condition.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
Early Showa Period Nambu Sakiori (with Indigo-Dyed Cotton Warp) / Rag Tapestry
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H 69.69 in W 63.78 in D 0.4 in
Early Showa Period Nambu Sakiori (with Indigo-Dyed Cotton Warp) / Rag Tapestry
Located in Shizukuishi-cho, Iwate-gun, Iwate Prefecture
The reverse side is patched with pieces of indigo-striped cotton and kasuri fabric, likely added for reinforcement or insulation.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Yarn
Two Similar Rare Damask Fortuny Fabric Cushions
By Fortuny
Located in New York, NY
Two similar rare early Fortuny fabric cushions, the indigo blue damask pattern on a silver gray background.
Category
1920s Antique Indigo Fabric
Rare 19th c. French Empire Style Settee in French-Indie Fabric
Located in New York, NY
Newly upholstered in an organic hand, block-printed French-Indian cotton fabric (indigo against soft white) from Les Indiennes in a one-time only pattern (custom designed and printed...
Category
19th Century French Antique Indigo Fabric
Extra Long Louis XV Bench or Ottoman with French-Indian Fabric
Located in New York, NY
French polished in a warm walnut finish and newly upholstered Newly upholstered in an organic hand block-printed French-Indian cotton fabric (indigo against soft white) from Les Indi...
Category
19th Century French Antique Indigo Fabric
Japanese Vintage Reins, Wabi Sabi, 19th Century
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
This is an antique horse reins made from ramie fabric dyed with indigo and produced at the Tohoku region of Japan.
Category
19th Century Japanese Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric
Embroidered Dong Baby Carrier Textile, C. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
The panel is comprised of a dark indigo satin fabric and embroidered with silk in an all-over pattern of branching trees or flowering plants.
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Folk Art Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Silk
19th C. Deconstructed Blue Plaid Napoleon III Armchair
Located in Mckinney, TX
The inside back and arms are lined with an indigo-blue plaid fabric, adding a touch of color and whimsy.
Category
Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Fabric, Burlap, Wood
19thc Mexican Puzzle Quilt from Pennsylvania
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This 19thc early calicos in mustard & indigo blue fabric are is amazing unused condition.
Category
Early 20th Century American Adirondack Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Cotton
19thc Pennsylvania Nine Patch Postage Stamp Crib Quilt
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19Thc Pennsylvania stamp nine patch crib quilt. Calico print fabric and indigo calico ground. This crib quilt was found in Pennsylvania.
Category
Late 19th Century American Adirondack Antique Indigo Fabric
Materials
Linen, Cotton
Highback Winged Armchair, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Highback Winged Armchair, England, circa 1910 Partially upholstered in beautifully patinated indigo dyed fabric with exposed back and sides as well as front ball and claw feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Indigo Fabric
High Back Winged Armchair, England, circa 1910
Located in Culver City, CA
Partially upholstered in a beautifully patinated indigo dyed fabric with exposed sides and back, as well as ball and claw front feet.
Category
Early 20th Century English Antique Indigo Fabric
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Antique Indigo Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique indigo fabric on 1stDibs. A piece of antique indigo fabric — often made from fabric, cotton and linen — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an item from our selection of antique indigo fabric — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right choice in our collection of antique indigo fabric, those designed in folk art, Empire and neoclassical styles are of considerable interest. Simeona Leona, Atelier Lam and Momiq Design each produced at least one beautiful object in our assortment of antique indigo fabric that is worth considering.
How Much is a Antique Indigo Fabric?
A piece of antique indigo fabric can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,480, while the lowest priced sells for $75 and the highest can go for as much as $35,000.
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