mukashinoboro

12/06/2025

03/18/2025

Edo Period Fireman's Sashiko Hood with Snake motif. Just reminded me that it is the year of the Snake, which brings us wisdom and transformation. Trust our instincts and embrace the changes with grace.

#古布 #藍染 #襤褸 #野良着 #袢纏

12/06/2024

Samurai warrior Fireman's Hanten

11/02/2024

Happy Halloween 🎃

05/23/2024

Vintage zokin cleaning cloth.

05/22/2024

Tsutsugaki

04/29/2024

Pine tree & samurai with Dragonstaff technique.

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04/27/2024

Studio this weekend

04/26/2024

Fireman's Hanten sold

04/23/2024

Frog & Kabuki Antique Japanese Fireman Hanten "sold"

02/01/2024

Antique Indigo Boro Yogi Nightwear from the Meiji-Tashio Era, which weighs 13kg.

01/10/2024

Boro Children's Kimono.

Even though this children's kimono is very tattered and old, it has protected the wearers from one generation to another during the Edo to Meiji Period.  One unique aspect of the formal children’s kimono is Semamori (back protection).  Since ancient times, it has been believed that the soul of a person resides on the back, and because a children's kimono has less seams than an adult especially along the center spine, it was seen as being left vulnerable to evil spirits in that area.  The original style Semamori, which is a simple stitching line up the center back of the kimono, acts as a protection against the evil spirits.  More decorative amulet designs are also sometimes used.  On this boro children’s kimono, the simple stitching threads can be seen at the center back collar area.  It is fascinating when stitching gives meaning beyond its function and decoration.  

#古布 #藍染 #襤褸 #野良着 #ボロ