Late Edo Period Japanese Silk Patchwork Boro Wall Hanging Decorative measurements are as follows: W

measurements are as follows: W - 15

This Japanese resist dyeing technique uses rice paste to keep the dye and the illustrations separate

are as follows - L - 42

and 110 cm wire and chain

for 30 years

Late Edo Period Japanese Silk Patchwork Boro Wall Hanging Decorative measurements are as follows: WHere 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)