A Very Mended Zokin: Patches and Sashiko Stitching

mid twentieth century
8" x 13 1/2", 20.25 cm x 34.25 cm

Zokin are traditional Japanese dustrags which are almost always made from layered and sashiko stitched scraps of cloth.

This zokin is an exceptionally good one as it is created from a well-mended and patched base cloth, creating a kind of "mini-boro" textile with lots of artistic appeal.

Just fantastic--and recommended.