Off-White/Gray Ikat, "Sampler" Faux Patchwork Vintage Silk Tsumugi Pongee from Japan By the Yard #253 Whole Bolt These two seem to have

These two seem to have found a container of wine

This cotton is real - the makers in India are humans using traditional techniques and a lot of hand work

the 'flaws' add to the beauty and mysterious history of these old kimono pieces

Try as we might

Off-White/Gray Ikat, "Sampler" Faux Patchwork Vintage Silk Tsumugi Pongee from Japan By the Yard #253 Whole Bolt These two seem to havePerhaps the weaver was inspired by a sashiko sampler. This thin, light, amazing soft and supple vintage kimono silk is most likely from the Island of Oshima, Japan, famous for this type of silk, but there are no labels. The intricate details in the weave seem impossible. The kimono made from silks like this become beloved heirlooms in Japan because they are so beautiful, long lasting and so comfortable to wear in all types of weather, year after year.