Boro patchwork

Denim

We dive into the history of the Japanese patchwork style Boro, that's commonly seen on brands like Kapital and Koromo.

Sashiko and Japanese Boro, hand-embroidered with cotton yarn on natural fabric - linen. Unique, full of charm, inspired by Japanese aesthetics. This beautifully decorated piece of fabric can be used in your work to decorate them. Size: Width approx. 13.5 cm /5.31 in. height approx. 13.5 cm/5.31 in. Wheel diameter approx. 5.2 cm /2.04 in. The linen fabric used, does not have a perfect surface. This is not its defect. My works are done in rooms free from tobacco smoke. Please note that actual…

A boro shirt made by accident, started with dipping a silk shirt in a bleach solution. Patched with various fabric remnants. From Fafafoom Studio.

Closeup view of one of Carol’s favorite antique Japanese indigo boro!

An Antique Japanese Textile: A Heavily Patched Indigo Boro futon — Orime

Antique Japanese Boro Patchwork Indigo Shikibuton (futon underquilt or padding)

Posts about Boro written by AlyZen Moonshadow

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I have been working on a piece of textile art that was destined to become the cover for a personal art journal project of mine. I was going for a soft, romantic look so that my journal would be calm on the outside and then (as it happens most of the time) an explosion of

Japanese Boro Denim Tote Bag. Sewing: Quilting and Patchwork. DIY step-by-step tutorial with pictures.

Following on from my post about my boro style patchwork project, I wanted to share a quick history of boro textiles and an introduction to t...