Worn, Washed, and Loved: Discover the Story Behind Our Japanese Indigo Kasuri Fabric Scraps
When you run your fingers across vintage Japanese fabric, you're not just touching cotton—you’re brushing against time.
Our newly listed Japanese indigo kasuri fabric scraps set is more than a bundle of cloth. Each piece once lived in a home, passed through hands, and soaked up stories of daily life. These are remnants of real people’s lived experiences: worn, washed, and loved.
What Makes Kasuri Special?
Kasuri (絣) is a traditional Japanese weaving technique in which threads are resist-dyed before weaving to create intricate, softly blurred patterns. Combined with natural indigo dye (aizome), the result is a fabric that feels deeply rooted in Japan’s artisanal legacy.
A Sustainable Material for Boro and Sashiko
Globally, there's a growing appreciation for the Japanese philosophy of mottainai—waste nothing. The boro tradition reflects this: patching, mending, and reusing fabric not just out of necessity, but as an art form.
Our 3-piece set includes:
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A: 33 cm × 146 cm (approx. 13 in × 57.5 in)
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B: 33 cm × 130 cm (approx. 13 in × 51.2 in) × 2 pieces
Totaling 1.34㎡ of handwoven indigo cotton—ideal for:
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Sashiko stitching
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Boro-style art
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Quilting & patchwork
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Handmade bags or garments
Why Vintage Matters
These aren’t synthetic replicas. They’re genuine pieces of Japan’s Showa-era past. Slight fraying, fading, or age marks are not flaws, but character—signs of a previous life that add depth to your new creations.
One Set Only
Just like the lives they came from, these pieces are unique. Once they’re gone, they’re gone.