{"title":"patchwork textiles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhen repairs become the textile.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-boro-textile-panel-hand-mended-indigo-blue-patchwork-fabric","title":"Japanese Indigo Boro Textile Panel with Hand-Stitched Repairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Approximately 12.5 by 27.5 inches (31.8 by 69.9 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Circa 1900 · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis narrow Japanese boro panel has two very different sides. One brings together fine blue and pale purple stripes, faded blue cotton, and layers of patches held by dense hand stitching. In places, lighter cotton shows through where the fabric has worn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it over and the reverse is deeper blue, with long stitched seams and a large pale striped patch near the lower end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts long, narrow shape works well for framing or textile mounting, with either side on show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand stitching, patching, and mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-sided textile panel with distinct compositions on each face\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 ounces (113 grams)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s in good antique condition, with the stitched repairs still in place. There’s surface wear and fraying, with several lovely worn-through areas toward the lower end where lighter cotton shows underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010008858990,"sku":null,"price":165.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/5c99fe9a-il_fullxfull.8496026746_ed19.jpg?v=1789303852"},{"product_id":"japanese-indigo-boro-textile-panel-hand-stitched-patchwork","title":"Japanese Indigo Boro Textile Panel with Hand-Stitched Patchwork","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Approximately 10 by 54.5 inches (25.4 by 138.4 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Circa 1900, late Meiji period · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSolid, striped, and checked indigo cottons run along this Japanese boro panel, with two brown checked patches among the blues. The hand stitching is visible across the whole piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse is mostly pale blue checked cotton. You can see the stitches from the patched side running through it, so there’s plenty to look at on either face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts long, narrow shape suggests it may have come from a larger domestic textile, possibly a futon cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand stitching, patching, and mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors and patterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo blues with solid, striped, checked, and brown checked cotton patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long two-sided textile panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel remains intact along its full length, with extensive patching and hand stitching. It’s in great antique condition, with varied indigo fading, some age-appropriate staining, and a few beautifully worn-through areas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010008891758,"sku":null,"price":233.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/9b15ce3e-il_fullxfull.8469106062_ht63.jpg?v=1789303852"},{"product_id":"japanese-boro-textile-panel-checked-cotton-hand-stitched-repairs","title":"Japanese Boro Textile Panel with Checked Cotton and Hand-Stitched Repairs","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Approximately 15 by 25.5 inches (38.1 by 64.8 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Circa 1900 · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA broad dark patch sits against the faded blue checks on this Japanese boro panel. Around it, you can see the hand stitching, seams, and repairs that hold the cotton together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it over and a long striped panel reinforces the other face. The two sides show the same construction in quite different ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts narrow shape works well for framing or textile mounting, with either side on show.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand stitching, patching, mending, and reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Two-sided textile panel with checked ground, contrasting patch, and striped reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s in good antique condition, with the hand repairs still in place throughout. There’s age-related surface wear and fraying along parts of the cotton and its edges, with visible patches and seams.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010008924526,"sku":null,"price":170.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/IMG_6726_03.jpg?v=1791068491"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-indigo-boro-textile","title":"Antique Japanese Indigo Boro Textile with Sashiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Approximately 50.5 inches wide by 57.5 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Circa 1900–1920, late Meiji to early Taisho · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side of this Japanese boro textile is pieced from deep and faded indigo cottons, with sashiko stitching, patches, seams, and hand repairs across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurn it over and larger katazome panels show pale flowers and curling vines against the blue. Katazome is Japanese stencil-resist dyeing; here, it gives the reverse a repeating floral pattern alongside the patchwork on the other face.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoth sides have finished edges, so either can face out. It’s a large cotton textile with a little over two pounds of weight, without the bulk of quilting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-pieced patchwork, sashiko stitching, and katazome stencil-resist dyeing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-sided textile with finished edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 2 pounds, 4.5 ounces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt’s in good antique condition, with no holes or tears. The indigo ranges from deep to heavily faded blue, with age staining, surface wear, and old patches. There are a few loose or missing stitches and slightly irregular edges.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010009186670,"sku":null,"price":573.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/f13d8dbc-il_fullxfull.8323889934_5skf.jpg?v=1789303852"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-indigo-boro-noragi-jacket","title":"Antique Japanese Reversible Indigo Boro Noragi Jacket","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength: Approximately 29.75 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShoulder width: Approximately 23.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuff-to-cuff width: Approximately 38.5 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Antique; exact date not recorded · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese noragi is patched and stitched from collar to hem. One side combines medium and dark indigo cotton with gray-blue sections, a dark collar, short sleeves, and visible hand-stitched seams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe other side is much lighter. Dense sashiko stitching holds layers of faded cotton, with additional patches where the fabric has worn through.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNoragi is a general term for Japanese work clothing. This jacket is also boro, with repeated patching and mending from its working life. The collar, cuffs, and hem are bound on both sides, so either face can be shown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-pieced patchwork, sashiko stitching, and hand mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reversible noragi work jacket with bound collar, cuffs, and hem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is structurally sound, with its patchwork and sashiko stitching still in place. There’s extensive fading, abrasion, holes, and thinning, especially on the lighter side and around the collar and shoulders. Some areas have worn through to the layers underneath. There are loose threads, exposed seams, patches with unfinished edges, and fraying at the cuffs and side openings.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55010009416046,"sku":null,"price":212.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/270a8a14-il_fullxfull.8105889558_a7av.jpg?v=1789303852"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-indigo-boro-textile-with-patchwork-and-sashiko","title":"Antique Japanese Indigo Boro Textile with Patchwork \u0026 Sashiko","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Approximately 36 inches wide by 60 inches long\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Circa 1890–1910, late Meiji period · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne side of this antique Japanese boro textile is pieced from indigo cotton fabric in solids, stripes, and checks, ranging from deep blue to heavily faded tones. Large patches overlap smaller repairs across the surface, creating a dense, irregular patchwork, layered over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other side, the construction becomes more visible, with layers of repairs, seams, and white sashiko stitching cross the textile in shifting directions, with darker and lighter indigo patches worked into the older cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately five feet long, it has the scale of a substantial wall textile while retaining the softness and movement of the worn cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-pieced patchwork, sashiko stitching, and hand repairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered, double-sided cotton textile\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late Meiji period, circa 1890–1910\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has extensive age-appropriate wear, including fading, surface wear, layered repairs, exposed stitching, irregular edges, and worn-through areas. These signs of long use are part of the textile's character and are shown in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67647980667246,"sku":null,"price":930.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/IMG_6813_01.jpg?v=1791066875"},{"product_id":"vintage-japanese-boro-fabric-round-12-01","title":"Vintage Japanese Boro Layered Fabric Round 12\" — Indigo Check Textile","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eMid-century Japanese \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"0\" data-index-in-node=\"21\"\u003enabeshiki\u003c\/i\u003e (pot trivet) crafted from stacked layers of vintage domestic cotton textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eMeasuring a full 12 inches across, a tight machine-sewn spiral binds the underlying scrap fabric layers into a firm disc, finished with an unhemmed, raw edge. A compelling piece of everyday Japanese folk craft (\u003ci data-path-to-node=\"1\" data-index-in-node=\"226\"\u003emingei\u003c\/i\u003e) that functions naturally as a tabletop element or graphic wall piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"3,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"6\"\u003eNabeshiki\u003c\/i\u003e (鍋敷き \/ Traditional Stitched Pot Trivet)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/b\u003e Japan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/b\u003e Mid-Shōwa period (ca. 1940s–1960s)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e Layered recycled cotton textiles, thread\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eTechnique:\u003c\/b\u003e Multi-layer fabric construction with continuous machine spiral stitching\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3,5,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e Approximately 12 in diameter (30.5 cm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"4\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e Very good vintage condition. Age-appropriate surface wear and light fraying along the raw edge. Please review the photographs for details on fabric patterns and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67719641039214,"sku":null,"price":107.1,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/IMG_6726_b99015d5-c586-4fda-84ab-06340b626bbd.jpg?v=1791753089"},{"product_id":"antique-japanese-indigo-boro-panel-with-layered-patches","title":"Antique Japanese Indigo Boro Panel with Layered Patches","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize: Approximately 12 by 39 inches (30.5 by 99.1 cm)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJapan · Circa 1900, late Meiji period · Cotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Japanese boro panel has been kept in use through layer upon layer of cotton patching and hand mending. Old repairs and reinforcements are part of the fabric’s working history, giving the piece a character shaped by continued use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDifferent cotton weaves meet throughout the panel, with sections of heavy wear alongside more closely woven cloth. The overlapping layers and hand stitching reveal how the material was pieced together and cared for over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArea:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 468 sq in (3.25 sq ft)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTechniques:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand stitching, patching, and mending\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors and patterns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Indigo blues with solid, striped, checked, and muted brown cotton patches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Layered, two-sided cotton textile panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe panel displays lovely antique wear \u0026amp; repairs, with irregular, frayed edges, loose threads, variations in indigo color and intensity, and some beautifully worn-through sections. Both faces retain their distinctive patchwork and hand stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pieces Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67858775507310,"sku":null,"price":201.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/files\/IMG_6880_01.jpg?v=1792780695"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1024\/3312\/8814\/collections\/MG_6669.jpg?v=1791067232","url":"https:\/\/pieces.vintagetextile.shop\/collections\/patched-mended-textiles.oembed","provider":"Pieces Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}