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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.
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Shop for Japanese Boro Textiles on 1stDibs
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
