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What is the difference between sashiko and boro?
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Both sashiko and boro originate in Japan, but they refer to different ways to treat fabric. Sashiko refers to embroidery used to reinforce stretch in cloth and clothing. Boro is a patchwork style of mending. Browse a variety of sashiko and boro garments on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
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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
$2,453 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
