Boro Sakiori Fisherman's Workcoat sakiori Bold and graphic Japanese boro

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

This is one of the finest examples from my collection of Japanese boro - a one of a kind item that hardly comes to the market anymore

Dimensions: 52

Broken warp threads

This waste was called "okuso" and was collected and then spun

Boro Sakiori Fisherman's Workcoat sakiori Bold and graphic Japanese boroIndigo 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