Woven Indigo Rag Vest:
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Woven indigo rag vest Material: cotton, most of the vest is made of cotton rags dyed with indigo Technique: 2 woven strips sewn together, a herringbone woven piece of cotton was inserted in the back, the edges are bound with indigo fabric using a decorative stitch Colours: blues; white, grey
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In excellent condition, page sleeve with a note to Barbara from Kath with an article about Japanese Country Clothing: Sakiori (meaning torn weaving, use of thinly torn-up strips of cotton cloth taken from garments or other textiles that had become too worn for use)