Vintage Japanese Rag Ball long sleeve dress a series of prints and

a series of prints and a small book

Decades of use have worn the finish to reveal the natural wood beneath

This appears to date to the late 1960s

Handcrafted in Masayoshi Tajima's studio in Hachioji

Vintage Japanese Rag Ball long sleeve dress a series of prints andHandmade from layers of recycled cotton workwear and indigo dyed textiles, this vintage Japanese rag ball is a charming example of everyday rural craftsmanship. Created by wrapping and tying worn fabric scraps into a compact bundle, it reflects the Japanese tradition of mottainaimaking thoughtful use of every piece of cloth. Please note: This rag ball is a smaller size, about 2 1 2" D