Vintage Japanese Rag Ball Wool Turtleneck Dating to the mid-Shōwa period

Dating to the mid-Shōwa period (c

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Vintage Japanese Rag Ball Wool Turtleneck Dating to the mid-Shōwa periodThis vintage Japanese rag ball was hand formed from tightly wound strips of recycled cotton fabric, reflecting Japan's long tradition of reusing every precious scrap of cloth. Rather than being decorative temari embroidery, this is a simple, utilitarian rag balllikely made as a child's toy, a household sewing aid, or from leftover textile remnants. Layers of faded kimono fabrics and soft cotton strips create a beautiful, organic surface rich in