Antique Japanese Boro Noragi Hanten Jacket Sashiko Indigo Patchwork Rugged BRKW1 Buddhist Vivid Detail: The neck guard

Vivid Detail: The neck guard (Shikoro) is painted in red and black to mimic traditional lacquered armor plates

creating a beautiful

In the Kyoto dialect

blending traditional Japanese metal casting techniques with a refined contemporary aesthetic

A wooden storage box (Tomobako) is included

Antique Japanese Boro Noragi Hanten Jacket Sashiko Indigo Patchwork Rugged BRKW1 Buddhist Vivid Detail: The neck guardDescription A. Introduction Wear a piece of living history with this incredible Japanese "Boro" (Ranru) jacket. Often referred to as a Noragi (farmer's workwear) or Hanten style jacket, this garment is a testament to the "Mottainai" (waste nothing) spirit of old Japan. Heavily patched, stitched, and worn to perfection, it features a deep indigo hue and a texture that only decades of hard work and careful mending can produce. B. Features & Cultural