Vintage Boro Beauty: A Floral Futon Cover from Mid-Showa Japan
From the quiet domestic spaces of mid-Showa Japan comes a piece of textile history: a vintage floral cotton futon cover, carefully unstitched and preserved, now available for your creative journey.
Woven in the 1950s–60s and softened over decades of use, this 100% cotton cloth tells a story of everyday life, resilience, and handwork. The floral patterns, now gently faded, add a nostalgic beauty. But what makes this piece truly special is the presence of boro-style repairs—hand-stitched patches and visible mending that breathe new life into old fabric.
Measuring approx. 177 × 179 cm (about 69.7" × 70.5"), it's perfect as-is for interior display: a wall hanging, curtain, or sofa throw. For makers and crafters, it becomes the soul of a new bag, cushion, or slow-stitched garment.
Globally, the appreciation for Japanese vintage textiles has grown rapidly. Boro pieces, especially those with real signs of use and age, are sought after not just as materials but as expressions of wabi-sabi—beauty in imperfection.
This futon cover isn't just cloth. It's memory. It's repair. It's beauty, redefined.
