Early 20th Century Boro Green Japanese Mosquito Netting (2) Baskets & Storage The carvings are similar patterns

The carvings are similar patterns to that of an Indian style

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

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

and a potted plant

this basket would have been used to store items around the home

Early 20th Century Boro Green Japanese Mosquito Netting (2) Baskets & Storage The carvings are similar patternsThis 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