Boro Sakiori Fisherman's WorkcoatIndigo 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

Dimensions: 52

The Japanese word sakiori comes from "saki

This is a stunning boro furoshiki (wrapping cloth)

reinforced or replaced

tattered ground

these types of bags were used to transport or store grains in old Japan

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

The shibori process is arashi shibori - the cloth is wrapped around a pole and then dyed

and gallerist

Early 1900s

Dimensions: Width: 62"

much like cotton