Vintage Japanese Rag Ball dress Iicky is 6'0" and wearing

Iicky is 6'0" and wearing the size 3

and mid-century advertising

featuring whimsical cat illustrations

1 ½ x ¾ x ⅛ in

framed textile

Vintage Japanese Rag Ball dress Iicky is 6'0" and wearingThis 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