Late Edo Period Japanese Silk Patchwork Boro Wall Hanging Decorative are as follows - L

are as follows - L - 42

The vast majority of these bottles are crafted from kiln-fired clay

measurements are as follows: W - 15

Plate 1: This specific hand painted image is a Chinese symbol representing the mythical Empress of the West

The dimensions for this jar are as follows: H - 33cm

Late Edo Period Japanese Silk Patchwork Boro Wall Hanging Decorative are as follows - LHere we have a beautiful, small antique Japanese boro textile fragment made of silk. This particular piece of boro originates from Japan dating from the late Edo to early Meiji Period. Composed of multiple indigo dyed silk fragments, carefully patched together over time. Historically boro was primarily used by rural, working class households to repair, reinforce, and extend the life of worn out garments and household items like bedding (futon covers)