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

An elastic waistband in the back may be used to tighten or loosen the jacket

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

tailored appearance

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