Antique Japanese Boro Textile Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910) Green Tea thus avoiding the use of

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

Cover illustration is by a popular Japanese illustrator Noritake

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

covering bread

Antique Japanese Boro Textile Late 19th to Early 20th Century (c. 1880–1910) Green Tea thus avoiding the use ofAn 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