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What are Japanese boro textiles?

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What are Japanese boro textiles?
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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Japanese Antique Rag "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is an exceptional example of a Japanese *BORO* textile, dating from the late Edo period (1800s
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Edo Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Kantha Handwoven Naturally-dyed Indigo Yellow Green Merino Wool Cushion Pillow
By Pamela Print
Located in Chelmsford, GB
draws inspiration from the ethos and aesthetic of Indian Kantha & Japanese Boro textiles. The cushion
Category

2010s British Mid-Century Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

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

Boro2 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Old Cloth patchwork
Located in Niiza, JP
is called "Boro," and is a beautiful, tasteful vintage cloth. Back then, new cloth was not easy to
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

Boro1 Japanese Antiques Primitive Art BORO Indigo-dyed Old Cloth patchwork
Located in Niiza, JP
is called "Boro," and is a beautiful, tasteful vintage cloth. Back then, new cloth was not easy to
Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Cotton

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