{"product_id":"a-hank-of-plaited-rope-braided-from-leftover-cloth-scraps","title":"A Hank of Plaited Rope: Braided from Leftover Cloth Scraps","description":"\u003cp\u003eearly to mid twentieth century\u003cbr\u003eas shown: 16 1\/4\" x 5\" x 4\", 46 cm x 10 cm x 12.7 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis nicely wound hank of home made rope is braided from long scraps of recycled cotton cloth--and the rope was used hard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImagine your own old, clothing and bedding; this is the source of the materials seen in this plaited rope. It was used for everyday tasks in old Japan, from tying goods for hauling them to any number of other jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rope was used hard as is obvious from the rough condition There seems to be variety of commercially produced and hand loomed cottons that comprise it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect is rustic--no surprise--and this kind of hand made rope is not very easy to find and has great appeal for those interested in Japanese rural textiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecommended.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45054347280570,"sku":null,"price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/files\/Rope55.jpg?v=1755382932","url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/a-hank-of-plaited-rope-braided-from-leftover-cloth-scraps","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}