Boro Futon Cover - Meiji era indigo futonji

Boro Futon Cover - Meiji era indigo futonjiAn antique heavily worn, repaired and weathered, museum quality boro futon. This piece balances a blend of what most collectors seek in boro a visual aesthetic of artfully constructed patchwork that gives a "modernist" feel and years of wear, tattered ground, and extensive sashiko repair. 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. The reverse of this futon is

or "Fortune" embroidered on it

and bamboo

The futonji was often decorated with auspicious symbols of good luck

or hearth cover

Early 1900's

It also protects the stitching from exposure

The process is the same as in American & European rag weaving

In excellent overall condition

These textiles were usually woven by people who had very little to call their own

A wonderful piece for your collection

It is in excellent condition without tears or stains

The central crest depicts ivy and karabana flowers