$2,000
H 29.14 in W 49.61 in D 1.97 in
Japanese Antique Boro Indigo Haori 1860s-1920s / Wall Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an old Japanese boro indigo haori jacket. Its deeply faded indigo gradations and the countless patches that compose its surface give it a powerful presence that transcends th...
Textile
$8,000
H 70.08 in W 58.67 in D 3.94 in
Japanese Antique Indigo Boro “Yogi” 1800s-1860s / Textile Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Chōsei District Nagara, JP
This is an antique Japanese Boro Yogi (patched sleeping robe). The countless layers of fabric spread across its surface transcend the boundaries of mere clothing, possessing the powe...
Textile
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
Chicago-based artist Michael Thompson creates unique kites crafted from split bamboo frames covered with stretched muslin and a collage of vintage Asian ephemera - including fragments of fabric, scrolls, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese indigo-dyed fabric scraps, sewn together to form a patchwork of contrasting patterns and shades of blue. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching...
Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton
$1,300
H 20 in W 16 in D 1 in
1829 Needlepoint Pictorial Sampler of Flowers and Quote by 12-year old Girl.
Located in Soquel, CA
Wonderful 1820's needlepoint by 12 year-old Ellen Roberts (American, b. 1817 - ?) of New York with flower boarder and quote: Count that day lost whose low descending sun. ...
Linen, Thread
17th Century Italian Silk Textile Wall Hanging in Baroque Style
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An extraordinary and richly ornamented Italian silk embroidery panel, dating to the late 17th or early 18th century, exquisitely framed and preserved as a work of art. The compositi...
Metallic Thread
19th Century American Geometric Pattern Mounted Hooked Rug
Located in Nantucket, MA
Vibrant antique hooked rug composed of numerous hexagons of various colors, all surrounded by black borders. Professionally backed with burlap and ...
Cotton
$3,850
H 33.5 in W 57.5 in D 1.25 in
19th Century Hooked Rug with Greek Key and Flowers, Dated 1891, Mounted
Located in Nantucket, MA
Lovely 19th century hooked rug with black braided border surrounding rug with vibrant red and teal highlighted Greek key border. Inset blue striped border around central floral medal...
Cotton
Framed Embroidered Armorial Coat of Arms
Located in Nantucket, MA
Armorial Coat for the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England, founded in 1348. Honi soit qui mal y pense...
Silk
Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower's Ceremonial Robe Embroidery
Located in Asheville, NC
These items were presented to Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower by Mr. Edwin J. Owen later to be presented to Mary Jane McCaffree, Mrs. Eisenhower's personal White House secretary.
Framed Pre-Columbian Textile Fragment Chimu Culture
Located in Atlanta, GA
A nicely framed fragment of antique Pre-Columbian textile that depicts a stylized figure in a geometrical background. Linen backing. The woven fragmen...
Cotton