This vintage, large size (60") cloth has sashiko stitched patterns in each corner.  The cloth is made of 3 panels stitched together.  Each panel is approximately 11 1/2".  See pictures.  The corner designs include Seven Treasures, two fans, and one fan with Seven Treasures and a key maze design.  On the backside of the cloth there is a center square of fabric 21" x 21".  The square was probably added as some sort of protection for the cloth, so I'm inclined to think this was used as a large table cover.  The thread is a little fuzzy so I'm thinking it is hemp or handspun cotton.  There is only one small hole which for the age of this piece is remarkable.

I purchased this item in Japan over 20 years ago from an elderly woman who had it in a trunk in her home stored away for safekeeping.

This is a wonderful vintage sashiko piece of Japanese history.  If you teach sashiko, it's a great way to show several types of sashiko stitching to your students that you don't normally find in the books.

100% cotton - cool water wash.  Indigo dyed.

$450.00