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Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest

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Antique Japanese Recycled Saki-Ori Farmer’s Vest This late 19th C recycled farmer’s vest from northern Japan was strip woven from repurposed cotton scraps in a technique known as saki-ori (to tear & weave), resulting in a beautifully variegated pattern of indigo blues and soft earth tones. Saki-ori is a strong, durable cloth that provided both warmth and comfort during Japan’s winter months, and vests were often favored by farmers for their ease of mobility. This vest was used for many years, mended, and shows signs of wear, but is solidly intact and in good condition for its age. Width: 23.5 inches, Height: 42 inches Late 1800s.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 42 in (106.68 cm)Width: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Depth: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)
  • Style:
    Meiji (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Cotton,Hand-Woven,Vegetable Dyed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880-1900
  • Condition:
    Repaired: A few small repairs made years ago. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Point Richmond, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: JR#11-101stDibs: LU1778245115892

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