A Thickly Layered Sashiko Stitched Cloth: Recycled Kimono
$30.00 USD
mid twentieth century
21 1/2" x 12", 54.5 cm x 30.5 cm
This layered cloth is hand stitched from recycled indigo dyed cotton cloth. By looking at details of this old cotton we can see that this was taken from a kimono.
The size and shape of this indicate that it might have been intended to be used as a diaper but it also could have been intended for another purpose.
The fading and patching to the cloth is attractive as is the simple sashiko stitching done in white thread: this provides a lovely contrast to the dark base cloth.
A charming piece with subtle details and very good, old indigo dyed cotton cloth.