Vintage Handcrafted Patched Textile "Boro" in Indigo Dye, Japan, 20th Century

A collection of late 19th/early 20th century indigo dyed ‘boro’ cloth fragments. Japanese, c. 1900. Mounted on anthracite grey card in box frames with black...

A rare and visually powerful vintage Japanese hand-crafted indigo textile, featuring a dynamic depiction of a tiger amidst a bamboo forest. This traditional design draws on deep symbolism in Japanese folklore, where the tiger is revered as a protective guardian spirit—an embodiment of strength, courage, and mystical power. The tiger was believed to command the forest and mountains, its thunderous roar capable of warding off evil spirits and demons. In classical writings, it was even titled the “King of the Mountain,” said to carry a hidden treasury of blessings. Rendered in indigo-dyed natural fibers, the hand-executed design marries folklore and craftsmanship in a highly decorative and culturally resonant textile. Ideal for use as wall art, a tapestry, or a statement piece in globally inspired interiors, this textile brings a sense of myth, nature, and Japanese heritage to refined contemporary or traditional spaces. A unique collector’s piece for those drawn to symbolic art and hand-crafted textiles. Dimensions: 47” x 64” Date of Manufacture: Mid 20th Century Place of Origin: Japan Material: Cotton Indigo Textile Condition: Excellent The Persian Knot Gallery, SKU 2049 vintage Japanese indigo textile...