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Folk Art: Textiles, Boro

The type of clothing worn by farmers, craftspeople, and merchants was much less ornate compared to the upper classes. Although constructed of less expensive cloth, the garments of the vast majority of Japanese were no less beautiful in form and variety of decoration. Jackets, vest, pants, leggings, and shoes were skillfully engineered for mobility, climate, and economy, as well as for aesthetic qualities. Many of these types of garments are still in use today.

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Farmers Kimono
FT-2211
Indigo Dyed cotton, sashiko stitched farmers coat. 19th century.
$1,250.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Saki Ori - Sashiko Vest
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Saki Ori rag weave vest with Sashiko stitched indigo dyed cotton sides. Late Meiji or Early Taisho Era. 33.5" tall x 20" wide
$975.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Saki Ori Blanket
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Saki Ori rag weave blanket. Early 20th century. 69" long x 67" wide
$625.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Meiji-era Traveler's Cape
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Meiji-era 1868-1912, reversible traveler's cape. Striped cotton textile. 72" wide x 32" long
$620.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Indigo Dye Futongawa - Fan Pentagon Hemp
FT-0001
Katazome (stencil dyed) cotton futon cover bearing mon (family crest). Early 20th C. Excellent condition. 50"W x 60"L.
$600.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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E Gasuri Fan Futonji
FT-0010
47.5" X 58" Cotton patched 4 panels Kasuri futon cover, Late 19th Century
$835.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Noren for Mochi and summer goods
FT-0090
Tsutsugaki resist indigo dyed cotton. Shop advertizing: Summer and Winter goods, Sweet rice, Mochi. Early 20th century. 42" w x 66" t
$750.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Firemans Hanten Coat
FT-0501
Quilted cotton fireman's coat. Hand stitched (Sashiko) cotton with stenciled (Katazome) and freehand (Tsutsugaki) resist dyed design. 19th century. Good condition. 37" long 48" wide
$4,950.00 Add to Cart View Cart

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Ainu coat
FT-0508
Rare, elm bark Ainu attus with indigo dyed cotton applique and chain-stitched embroidery. 54"W x 53"L. Early 20th C. SOLD
$15,000.00 Add to Cart View Cart

In the mid 15th century, cotton seeds were brought from India via China and successfully cultivated in Japan. Eventually, because of its superior warmth and durability, cotton clothing replaced garments made from hemp and paper. Unlike protein fibers, such as silk, vegetable fibers, like cotton, are difficult to dye into bright colors. As a result, the color palette of these textiles is much more subtle and muted, with a predominance of browns and indigo blues.

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