Antique tools, antique fabric, stole, boro, folk craft, Meiji, vintage, indigo dye, large size

This is an antique Japanese textile from the Meiji to Taisho periods. It is likely made of cotton due to its soft texture. As it is a large piece, each side has been folded for photography. The front features indigo-dyed stripes. The slightly blurred stripes in places create a beautiful expression. The reverse side has a light gray fabric hand-sewn onto it. Both the front and back show some fraying, small holes, and wear. Fine stains are also scattered throughout. There are some tears along the edges of the fabric, but they are not extensive and are confined to the fabric edges. After acquiring it, the fabric was washed to remove impurities and dust, so it does not have the characteristic smell or dustiness of antique textiles. It can be used for interior decoration or as a scarf. This item will complement moody coordinates in styles such as avant-garde, vintage, or artisan. As this is an item that has aged, it has the characteristic damage of antique textiles as described above. However, we believe these aspects contribute to the charm of this piece. The fabric itself retains its strength and is in a condition that should not hinder daily use. Please understand that this is a piece of boro (patched/mended textile) and the product condition and description are based on this premise. As this differs from regular used clothing, please refrain from purchasing if you are unfamiliar with vintage items, antique textiles, or boro. We cannot accommodate requests after purchase. Please also understand that the description includes subjective opinions. *Hand washing is recommended for cleaning. Size (approx. cm) Length: 188 Width: 93 #mittan #yohjiyamamoto #kaval #klasica #furudougu_sakata