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What are Japanese boro textiles?
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Japanese boro textiles are fabrics made by patching together scraps of other fabrics. Artisans use the material for crafting pillows, bags, apparel and other items. Find a variety of Japanese boro textiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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Early 20th Century Boro Cloth Fragments, Japanese, C. 1900
Located in London, GB
A collection of late 19th/early 20th century indigo dyed ‘boro’ cloth fragments. Japanese, c. 1900
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Fabric, Textile
Japanese Indigo Antique Boro Futon Cover or Wall Panel
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare perfect antique collection Japanese Indigo Boro Futon cover : also to use.
The rare antique
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$2,400 Sale Price
35% Off
Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Sashiko Old Cloth
Located in Niiza, JP
1700(W)× 1550(D) [mm] Cotton
This is a highly sensitive old folk craft called "BORO" overseas.
It
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Handwoven Ikat Natural Indigo & Plant Dyed Fringed Artwork
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
artwork draws inspiration from the ethos and aesthetic of Indian Kantha & Japanese Boro textiles.
One of
Category
2010s British Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Paper
Handwoven Ikat Natural Indigo & Plant Dyed Block Framed Artwork
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
artwork draws inspiration from the ethos and aesthetic of Indian Kantha & Japanese Boro textiles.
One of
Category
2010s British Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Handwoven, Plant-dyed Framed Fine Tapestry Artwork - Teals Colour Study
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
Indian Kantha & Japanese Boro textiles.
One of a kind. Two similar designs - ‘Greens Colour Study’ and
Category
2010s British Bauhaus Tapestries
Materials
Wool