Japanese Antique Tsutsugaki Indigo-Dyed Boro Cloth with Floral Family Crest and Grass Motifs 14016

This striking piece features a bold tsutsugaki (freehand resist-dye) design on deep indigo-dyed cloth. The hand-drawn lines of the large floral family crest at the top, paired with the graceful grass motifs across the bottom, create a harmonious balance of strength and elegance unique to traditional Japanese folk textiles.

Wear, fraying, and old repairs are visible throughout the fabric, each mark serving as a testament to its long life and continued use. These traces of time embody the Japanese concept of “beauty in utility” found in authentic boro textiles.

Likely from the late Edo to early Meiji period, this cloth showcases the richness of indigo dye, the expressive character of tsutsugaki drawing, and the quiet power of hand-mended fabric. It makes a beautiful statement as a wall hanging or textile art display.

size 
wide 138cm.
Length 138cm.

Weight 400g