Boro Futon - Zanshi, or Remaindered Threads katazome Would make for a wonderful

Would make for a wonderful statement piece framed or displayed as is

Beautiful variegated indigo cottons used for the sakiori ground

The inside is simply a mesmerizing construction of repairs and reinforcement

some waste naturally occurred

It gives a fantastic texture throughout while retaining strong integrity overall

Boro Futon - Zanshi, or Remaindered Threads katazome Would make for a wonderfulCotton boro zanshi futon cover Zanshi weaving (zanshi orimono) is a Japanese word which means vestige, or leftover. Broken warp threads, left over bobbins and thrums would be tied together to make a continuous length that could then be woven to make a new fabric. These textiles were usually woven by people who had very little to call their own. Silk and cotton threads that could be spun and sold provided income for the household. A fine example with