Vintage Japanese Rag Ball Sakura featuring a V-neck front button

featuring a V-neck front button placket

chest across 22"

not for drinking

Areas of wear

If you remove the detachable cowhide strap

Vintage Japanese Rag Ball Sakura featuring a V-neck front buttonThis 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