This is a japanese antique Boro Cotton woven tabi socks (Japanese socks with split toe). It is a rare socks from the time when cotton was precious. Size:Length:21cm (8.26inch)

A piece of boro (zanketsu) which was a rug with amazing sashiko. The ground cloth is hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye cotton and sashiko thread is cotton. The patched plain cloth is hemp dyed with vegetable indigo. The first half of the 20th century or earlier. 70cm x 56cm

SHIMACHO

Handmade sample book of various types of handwoven swatches called Shimacho, from Tohoku region, Meiji 26 (1893), Japan, approx. 21.5 x 13.5cm (8.46 x 5.31in)...

Saiho-hinagata (or hinagata), the sewing sample which is a miniature sample to learn sewing. It was invented by an educator for saving time and textile using a special measuring rod. It was practiced in a girl's school from Meiji 7, 1874). Reduced scales were one-third in the beginning and one-quarter, one-half, one-fifth etc. The sewing technique was exactly same as the real size in details. Saiho-hinagata was designated as a significant tangible folk cultural asset...

Saiho-hinagata (or hinagata), the sewing sample which is a miniature sample to learn sewing. It was invented by an educator for saving time and textile using a special measuring rod. It was practiced in a girl's school from Meiji 7, 1874). Reduced scales were one-third in the beginning and one-quarter, one-half, one-fifth etc. The sewing technique was exactly same as the real size in details. Saiho-hinagata was designated as a significant tangible folk cultural asset...

Saiho-hinagata (or hinagata), the sewing sample which is a miniature sample to learn sewing. It was invented by a educator for saving time and textile using a special measuring rod. It was practiced in a girl's school from Meiji 7, 1874). Reduced scales were one-third in the beginning and one-quarter, one-half, one-fifth etc. The sewing technique was exactly same as the real size in details. Saiho-hinagata was designated as a significant tangible folk cultural asset...

Futon cover made of soft cotton cloth which looks hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye. It is remake from cotton kimono (yukata). The shibori technique is named "kikai-suji shibori", machine pleated stripes. It was invented in 1924 and became popular. In excellent condition in one side but some light stains in the other side. The first half of the 20th century. 113cm x 154cm x 2

Maru-gappa or hikimashi which is a cape made of hand-spun and vegetable indigo dye cotton. The outer side has stripes and the inner side has kasuri pattern. The The piping is hemp tape. The name kappa (gappa) is originated from the Portuguese word cape which was worn by missionaries who came to Japan in 16th century. In excellent condition for the age, but one hole in the neck in the stripe side and some dirty part in the hemp piping. The second half of the 19th century...

This is a Japanese antique charming boro kyahan(gaiter )of indigo-dyed cotton from the meiji period. The fading of the used indigo dye is very beautiful.Size: length　33㎝（12.9inch)

It is a Japanese antique charming boro bag of indigo dye cotton from the Edo period. It is a Thick bag can be enjoyed on the outer(handspun & natural dye cotton) and lining(edokomon katazome cotton ). The thin stains, small holes, and sashiko stitches from the repair marks are very charming. Size:Length:54cm / 21.2inch Width:: 31cm / 12.2 inch 　　

This is a sashiko socks made of white cotton that was made and used from the Edo period to the Meiji period. It is in good condition, but there are some stains. There is no damage. Length: 21.5 cm Height: 13 cm

This is the original Nobori flag hand-painted with ink dedicated to the Inari Shrine in 1837 during the Edo period. It is a natural cotton. There is discoloration. It is a no damage. Please refer to the image. Size :: Length: 185 cm (72.8inches) Width :: 32cm (12.5 inches)

Noren (shop curtain) made of hand-spun cotton and vegetable indigo dyed. It has a shop logo or family crest. In good condition but has light brownish spots and stains in the white part and seams in the lower hem are loose and also, a mending patch in the top. Late 19th to early 20th century. 130cm x 118cm

This is a Japanese vintage textile made of indigo dye cotton corduroy Tattered socks with repair. All original condition.Size: length 22cm

Two kitchen cloth (fukin) made of thin cotton cloth with sashiko whose needlework is delicately well done. In good condition but the right one has light stains and the other has green color breeding lightly. The second half of the 20th century. 31cm x 33cm (right), 32cmx 35cm (left)

Asa (hemp) cloth whose weft and warp are hand-plied. It has thick and rather stiff texture. The second half of the 19th to early 20th century. 33.5cm x 3m

Rope made of cotton strips recycled from old futonji, kimono etc. Blue cotton cloth looks vegetable indigo-dye. In good condition. The first half of the 20th century. L:16m38cm Diameter:1cm

Japanese embroidery circa 1900 showing an eagle Above 3 USA flags with stars and stripes. Beneath is a banner with E PLURIBUS UNUM Made as a souvenir for US fleets passing through Yokohama. Excellent condition, mounted in gold coloured card. Currently in original wood and glass Frame for local collection, will be unframed for shipping.