Early 20th Century Boro Green Japanese Mosquito Netting (2) Baskets & Storage This is a perfect example

This is a perfect example of a Japanese accounting book

The dimensions of this fabric are as follows: H - 166cm

It has been hand-made through a very clever process whereby the wax is hand-painted on the fabric

This shows how materials were reused with care in the Meiji period

radiating an air of elegance and sophistication

Early 20th Century Boro Green Japanese Mosquito Netting (2) Baskets & Storage This is a perfect exampleThis beautiful piece of fabric originated in Japan in the 1920s. It is a Kaya which is a mosquito net. It would have been used predominantly in the summer to keep mosquitos and small bugs away. It was hand woven from hemp fibres and has been green dyed. The weaving left tiny spaces which allowed wind to pass through, but prevented bugs and mosquitos. This specific netting has only one blue with white spots patch, however, this allows for the beauty of