Late Edo Period Japanese Silk Patchwork Boro Wall Hanging Ceiling Lights the wave pattern at the

the wave pattern at the top is most unusual and the vents have been so carefully made

The red text translates to 'Lucky'

These blankets will have been

with a hole in the middle as to let the ground rice fall through

The measurements are as follows: H - 74cm W - 60cm D - 45

Late Edo Period Japanese Silk Patchwork Boro Wall Hanging Ceiling Lights the wave pattern at theHere we have a beautiful, small antique Japanese boro textile fragment made of silk. This particular piece of boro originates from Japan dating from the late Edo to early Meiji Period. Composed of multiple indigo dyed silk fragments, carefully patched together over time. Historically boro was primarily used by rural, working class households to repair, reinforce, and extend the life of worn out garments and household items like bedding (futon covers)