This is a gorgeous and genuine museum piece sashiko boro. It has beautiful gradation of natural indigo color. Both sides have beautiful patches, however there are two holes in one side. Meiji era ( 1868~1912 ). 150cm x 169cm 59.0"x66.5"

Genuine museum piece which was worn by a palanquin bearer (kagokaki) for a lord or high ranking samurai in late Edo era (19th C). This kimono was prepared by a lord as a uniform. Homespun, hand woven very thick cotton dyed with natural indigo. Stencil resist dyed in both sleeves. In excellent condition. 140cm x 154cm 4.6f x 5.1ft