Vintage Japanese Rag Ball teapots Finished with a chest pocket

Finished with a chest pocket and large waist pockets

Made from natural canola-based wax

this original print is both a collectible work on paper and a sophisticated piece of Japanese decorative art

Maximum length 26"

Each coaster is one of a kind

Vintage Japanese Rag Ball teapots Finished with a chest pocketThis 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