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Japanese Antique "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Rag Tapestry Patchwork Textile Wabisabi

$2,500

£1,923.17

€2,232.25

CA$3,525.60

A$3,949.26

CHF 2,074.29

MX$48,021.75

NOK 26,267.35

SEK 24,934.77

DKK 16,660.14

About the Item

This is an old Japanese BORO. It was made in the late Edo period (1800s-1860s) and is an extremely valuable piece that has been carefully passed down to the present day. BORO" is a cloth that symbolizes the wisdom and aesthetics of the Japanese way of life, which has been used for many years by applying multiple layers of old cloth. In times when supplies were scarce, clothing, bedding, futons, and other items were repaired rather than thrown away, and were then recycled as cloth imbued with the memories and time of the family. Especially in cold regions such as the Tohoku region, these thick BOROs were very useful. This BORO is very thick, approximately 5 mm thick, and there are traces of cotton between the reverse side and the front side, which was reinforced by stitching. This thickness indicates that it may have been used as a futon, and it has a particularly strong presence among the existing BOROs. Measuring approximately 1700 mm x 1700 mm, the near-square format gives the impression of an abstract painting when hung on the wall. The shades of indigo dye, striped fabric, and countless repair marks overlap rhythmically, evoking strong emotions in the viewer. Scratches, tears, and joint marks are all the accumulation of time and accidental forms. They are not defects, but rather parts of the beauty of the piece. In contemporary interiors, BORO functions as a true art piece. It adds warmth and depth to an otherwise inorganic space and tells a quiet story. We recommend hanging it on a wall like an abstract painting. When shipping, we will carefully fold and pack it in a compact package. Weight: 3.5 kg _________________________________ Our Philosophy Objects always tell the truth. All I can do is just to face with them sincerely and give them deep affection as much as I can. There is no boundary of nationalities and of eras in beauty. But I think now is the time we choose 'Japanese style' and it will be the best way to remind us of what we are losing today and to question us about an essence of beauty again. I hope that you can touch the memories which the objects here have, feel and think of something invisible but exists undoubtedly.

Dimensions:

Height: 66.93 in (170 cm)Width: 66.93 in (170 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)

Style:

Edo (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Hand-Crafted

Place of Origin:

Japan

Period:

Mid-19th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1800s-1860s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Chōsei District Nagara, JP

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU10403245811542

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