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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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Antique 'Boro' Blue Patched Textile, Japan, Late 19th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Japan, Late 19th century
Patched textile ‘Boro’.
Measures: H 160 x W 117 cm.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Handcrafted Patched Textile "Boro" in Indigo Dye, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Japan, Vintage
Delicate handcrafted antique patched 'Boro' textile with detailed stitching.
Likely
Category
20th Century Japanese Textiles
Materials
Hemp
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
"BORO" / Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese sense of beauty.
We will also introduce unique items that only we can
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
"BORO" / Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese sense of beauty.
We will also introduce unique items that only we can
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles
Materials
Cotton, Linen
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
