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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.
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Japanese Antique Reversible Boro Patchwork Textile in Green and Red
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Japanese Antique Reversible Boro Patchwork Textile in Green and Red, circa 1910s–1930s
A remarkable antique Japanese Boro patchwork textile, dating approximately from the Taisho to ...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Textiles
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Fabric
Japanese Antique Boro Textile 1900s-1940s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
Whether hung on a wall or laid out, this antique fabric adds depth to any space simply by its presence.
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This is a traditional Japanese textile called "boro," made by layering a...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
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Fabric
Japanese Antique Boro Textile 1900s-1940s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We hope you can appreciate the unique texture of well-worn fabric and the traces of the countless handiwork of countless people.
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This is a traditional Japanese textile called "...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Textiles
Materials
Fabric
Antique Japanese Boro Cotton Patchwork Textile / Indigo-dyed fabric tapestry
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a Japanese boro (patched cotton textile) that was actually used in a farmhouse in Showa Village, in the Okuaizu region of Fukushima Prefecture.
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Japanese Indigo Boro Futon Cover, Antique Textile Wall Panel, 1930
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Rare perfect antique collection Japanese Indigo Boro Futon cover : also to use.
The rare antique boros are now valued as pieces of art, therefore they are suitable for wall decoratio...
Category
Mid-20th Century Japanese Japonisme Textiles
Materials
Cotton
$2,448 Sale Price
35% Off
1930s Japanese Pre-War Military Boro Patchwork Blanket・Vintage Textile Wall Art
Located in 足利市, JP
A raw, powerful, and historically significant example of Japanese industrial textile art: an authentic Pre-WWII Pre-War Japanese Military / Civilian Canvas Boro Patchwork Blanket, da...
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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles
Materials
Wool, Cotton
