Boro Futon - Recycled Japanese Happi CoatsBold and graphic Japanese boro futon made of indigo dyed recycled happi (festival) jackets. Stitched together via sasiko. In excellent condition without rips or tears. Would make for a wonderful statement piece framed or displayed as is. Dimensions: 47"w x 52"l c. 1950s

A lot of consideration went into the creation of this piece

Dimensions: 48" wide

Buddha was deep in meditation when the Phoenix appeared and blessed him with these sustaining qualities

and extensive sashiko repair

Tsuno-bukuro are composed of a single long piece of hand-woven fabric

Dimensions: Approximately 52" wide

presumably the owner's name

A beautiful example

Thick padded cotton with some areas of very light discoloration but otherwise in excellent condition without tears

Late 1800s to Early 1900s

The term "zakkuri" probably comes from the work "saki-ori" or rag-weave

Early to mid 1900s