Boro Sakiori Fisherman's Workcoat antique well worn indigo tsutsugaki wedding

well worn indigo tsutsugaki wedding futon cover with baku (tapir) motif

There are two small holes in the third panel and a small tear in the lower right panel

Bold and graphic Japanese boro futon made of indigo dyed recycled happi (festival) jackets

Dimensions: Width: 49" x Length 60"

Heavily patched boro noragi displays years of use

Boro Sakiori Fisherman's Workcoat antique well worn indigo tsutsugaki weddingIndigo Sakiori work garment with boro repairs from Meiji era. The Japanese word sakiori comes from "saki," which means to tear or rip up, and "ori," which means weave. "Saki" relates to preparing the fabric by striping it into pieces and "ori" refers to weaving it together. The process is the same as in American & European rag weaving. Threads and fabrics used are a mix of cotton and hemp. In good condition without rips or tears some slight staining