Antique Japanese Boro Noragi Hanten Jacket Sashiko Indigo Patchwork Rugged BRKW1 Woodblock Print pieced together to repair holes

pieced together to repair holes and strengthen stress points like the shoulders

showcasing the refined metalwork traditions of Takaoka

It signifies total reliance on the infinite compassion of Amida Buddha to guide one to the Pure Land

There are stains and signs of age throughout the fabric

5 inches Total Weight: 275g

Antique Japanese Boro Noragi Hanten Jacket Sashiko Indigo Patchwork Rugged BRKW1 Woodblock Print pieced together to repair holesDescription A. Introduction Wear a piece of living history with this incredible Japanese "Boro" (Ranru) jacket. Often referred to as a Noragi (farmer's workwear) or Hanten style jacket, this garment is a testament to the "Mottainai" (waste nothing) spirit of old Japan. Heavily patched, stitched, and worn to perfection, it features a deep indigo hue and a texture that only decades of hard work and careful mending can produce. B. Features & Cultural