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Japanese Antique Reversible Boro Patchwork Textile in Green and Red

$1,789.24
£1,311.21
€1,500
CA$2,463.19
A$2,505.58
CHF 1,430.72
MX$30,306.38
NOK 16,682.97
SEK 16,938.59
DKK 11,437.87

About the Item

Japanese Antique Reversible Boro Patchwork Textile in Green and Red, circa 1910s–1930s A remarkable antique Japanese Boro patchwork textile, dating approximately from the Taisho to early Showa period, circa 1910s–1930s. Created from various pieces of repurposed cloth, the textile combines large fields of muted green with panels of black, grey and yellow plaid. The entire surface is covered with countless rows of fine hand stitching, originally used to join and reinforce the layers of fabric. The slightly irregular rhythm of these stitches reveals the hand of its maker. Rather than following a perfectly mechanical pattern, the lines gently shift and respond to the different pieces of cloth beneath them, creating a richly textured surface. Particularly striking is the bold contrast between its two sides. While one side presents an earthy composition of green and plaid fabrics, the reverse is almost entirely covered in vivid red cloth, again densely worked with fine white stitching. Originally created as a utilitarian textile rather than a decorative object, it embodies the Japanese tradition of preserving, repairing and reusing valuable cloth. Different fragments were layered and stitched together, extending the life of the material through repeated acts of handwork. Viewed today, its unexpected arrangement of color and pattern possesses a distinctly abstract and modernist quality. The juxtaposition of solid green fields and geometric plaid, together with the repetitive white stitches, gives the textile a visual presence that feels remarkably contemporary. The contrasting red reverse offers an entirely different expression, making the piece particularly compelling as a reversible wall hanging or textile artwork. Signs of age, wear, irregularities, old repairs and variations in the stitching are preserved as an integral part of its history and character. Origin: Japan Period: Taisho to early Showa period Date: Circa 1910s–1930s Region: Unknown Technique: Patchwork, hand stitching and reinforcement Material: Primarily repurposed cotton textiles
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64.97 in (165 cm)Width: 64.97 in (165 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5 mm)
  • Style:
    Taisho (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Fabric,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    Japan
  • Period:
    Early 20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1910s-1930s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Sammu-shi, JP
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU5487251214212

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