Sakiori Obi

Sakiori rag weaving obi. I'm listing this under 'Make' rather than 'Wear'  because it has a little bit of damage (see photos)  and I think one of my clever textile artist customers will be able to make something very special with it. Or it would lovely as a runner or wall hanging. 

Sakiori is one of many Japanese textile recycling traditions.  Sakiori  jackets and vests are  typically indigo as you would expect,  but obis often come in a range of colours,  The white and orange/red fabric used for the weft in this piece are  mostly cotton lining fabric.  There are some red  printed pieces as well that may be from a kimono or lining. . The specks of indigo are probably from cotton yukata or  tenugui hand towel.   Early - mid 20th century

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