Antique Japanese Boro Textile Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910) Green Tea Cover illustration is by a

Cover illustration is by a popular Japanese illustrator Noritake

one features a bold red geometric circle pattern

published by Bunseido (文盛堂) in 1936 (昭和十一年)

thus avoiding the use of an elastic band which can dig in and irritate the skin

Soot bamboo is harvested from the attics and ceilings of old houses with thatched roofs and is characterized by a unique brownish or amber color that naturally develops as it is smoked by the smoke from the hearth over 100-200 years

Antique Japanese Boro Textile Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910) Green Tea Cover illustration is by aAn exceptional antique Japanese boro textile assembled from numerous indigo dyed cotton fragments and repaired over generations of use. Each patch and hand sewn repair reflects the Japanese tradition of boro, where valuable cloth was continually mended rather than discarded. The varied shades of indigo, striped homespun fabrics, and visible stitching create a richly textured composition. Areas of wear, fraying, and open losses remain, preserving the