Boro Boro

Boro 21 design made to order in any size  

The Japansese word Boro means rag. In earlier times people recycled their hand woven kimonos, silk and cotton, making Futon covers and functional work clothing.

Hand-knotted carpet made in wool and silk      

Hand-knotted carpet made in wool, silk and nettle  

Hand-knotted carpet in wool, silk, nettle. Shown in 8' x 10'. Custom sizing and coloration available.

Hand-knotted carpet in wool, silk and nettle. Shown in 8'x 10'. Custom sizing and coloration available.

Exquisite Fine Art still life painting by the master Boros. The detail and quality is something to behold, the finished product is like no other.

19th century Japanese patchwork indigo cotton reconfigured into a pillow with blue linen back, invisible zipper closure and feather and down fill.   

Cotton would have been a luxury for boro makers of the time and its inclusion is clearly prized.

Cotton would have been a luxury for boro makers of the time and its inclusion is clearly prized.

Cotton would have been a luxury for boro makers of the time and its inclusion is clearly prized.

Cotton would have been a luxury for boro makers of the time and its inclusion is clearly prized.

Cotton would have been a luxury for boro makers of the time and its inclusion is clearly prized.

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese boro futon cover. The boro, meaning rags, has hand loomed cotton indigo textiles from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese boro futon cover. The boro, meaning rags, has hand loomed cotton indigo textiles from the late 1800s to early 1900s.

Hand-knotted carpet in wool, nettle and silk. Carpet shown in 8' x 10'. Custom sizing and coloration available.

'Boro' are a class of Japanese textiles. During the Edo period, 'Boro' came to predominately signify clothing worn by the peasant farming classes, who mended their garments with spar...

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese indigo boro futon cover. Every scrap of hand loomed cotton indigo was saved for the boro clothing and futon covers, patched together with s...

Fragments of Japanese indigo Boro fabric, Dong resist dye indigo, Chinese Minority, futon indigo cottons and home spun cottons from India and Turkey.

Made for utilitarian purposes, the boro textiles are now treasured pieces of art. Pillow is backed with hand loomed antique French linen, filled with an insert of 100% down and hand ...

The chair has been reupholstered in an antique Japanese indigo boro textile from the late 1800s. The boro is stitched with multiple scraps of hand loomed indigo, a very treasured pie...

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese futon cover made from hand loomed cotton indigo, circa early 1900s. In some places there are up to 6 layers of worn fabric stitched togethe...

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese futon cover made from hand loomed cotton indigo, circa early 1900s, In some places there are multiple layers of worn cotton held together w...

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese futon cover made from hand loomed cotton indigo, circa early 1900s. In some places there are multiple layers of cotton held together with s...

Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese futon cover made from hand loomed cotton indigo, circa early 1900s. In some places there are up to 4 layers of cotton to reinforce the worn...

The Flower organic shape chair designed by Pierre Paulin and manufactured by Boro 8810 in Belgium, 1970's period. Not many of these chairs survived and therefore this chair is rare ...

Pierre Paulin’s collaboration with the Belgium manufacturers Boro produced a stunning example of early plastic furniture.

The chairs have a registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and p...

The chairs have a registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and p...

The chairs have a registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and p...

The chairs have a registration number: Nr 0192373 and are made by Boro 8810 in Belgium One of the most beautiful organic chairs in ABS plastic by French designer Pierre Paulin and p...

Paulin Made by = BORO 8810 Belgium Reg. = Nr 0192373 Published: L'utopie du tout plastique, Page 77 Bibliographie : Catherine Geel "Pierre Paulin Designer" Editions Archi...

Designed by Pierre Paulin and produced by Boro Belgium. The chairs show traces of wear like loss of paint, stains scratches and some a small crack in the feet, but it is still soli...

More than just a cost-saving measure, Boro stitching lovingly honors the original materials by giving them new life.

Rare Japanese "Boro" textile - Boro, literally "rag" cloths, traditionally futon covers or rugs, were rurally made using whatever scraps of Edo period cotton cloth could be bought, t...

An incredible 19th century Japanese Boro textile mounted on a Belgian linen wrapped stretcher.

Rare Japanese "Boro" textile - Boro, literally "rag" cloths, traditionally futon covers or rugs, were rurally made using whatever scraps of Edo period cotton cloth could be bought, t...

Japanese Boro textile, circa 1890. Beautiful indigo textile framed in walnut.

Antique Japanese Boro indigo pillow This cotton face features a multi indigo gray, and blue stripes that are woven, natural linen colored background with original threaded string.

More than just a cost-saving measure, Boro stitching lovingly honors the original materials by giving them new life.

Antique Japanese boro patchwork indigo lumbar pillow Size: 14 x 20 Hidden zipper closure, face is lined.

Flower shaped chair by Pierre Paulin for Boro. This sculptural chair is fully restored.

Rare design dining table (outdoor) by Pierre Paulin produced by BORO in Belgium between 1970-1974 Pierre Paulin made a design for an ABS plastic outdoor chair for BORO in 1972 Th...

Indigo Blue Lumbar Antique Japanese Boro Fabric Pillow. Size: 11" x 18" Original stitched panels in faded indigo blues, we have added a backing to the fabric for everyday use.

Vintage gray Japanese boro textile lumbar accent pillow Beautiful custom designed in our Full Bloom Cottage Studio, this vintage Japanese textile is a medium gray color with origina...

It is the cloth used by the poor in Japan. It is made up by stitching old clothing and various cloths.

Circa 1900 Japanese 2-Panel Indigo-Dyed Patchwork Boro This two-panel recycled patchwork cloth is made entirely of indigo dyed cotton and is likely part of a larger futon cover.

It was meant for living with and you can see the reinforced “boro” stitch throughout the entire quilt. On the reverse side there is a beautiful black and navy arrangement of colour...

This antique Hanjuban (traditional Japanese undergarment) is a beautiful example of Boro textile. It is hand sewn out of indigo dyed cotton and fine Chirimen silk crepe with a Kat...

Vintage Japanese Boro textile accent lumbar pillow with Patchwork Beautiful custom designed, this vintage japanese textile is a medium gray color with original patchwork in a natural...

We recommend incorporating the beautiful changes of Japanese paper into the interior as "Japanese paper BORO". Weight: 0.5kg

We recommend incorporating the beautiful changes of Japanese paper into the interior as "Japanese Paper Boro". Weight: 0.7kg

We recommend incorporating the beautiful changes of Japanese paper into the interior as "Japanese Paper Boro". Weight: 0.8kg

Priced Individually. Lead time is 6-8 weeks. Patinates beautifully with time. Can be made in nickel, patinated brass, and lacquered brass.

Organic shaped nesting coffee tables by Last Workshop, 2023 Solid walnut, natural finish Table one: 58" x 32" x 16"H Table two: 46" x 25" x 13.5" If not in stock, current productio...

Beautiful chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires, this other version of the spider chandelier has longer arms on the sides giving the oval shape. The metal arms paint...

Mid-Century Modern brass and satin opal glass statement chandelier by renowned Italian designer, Stilnovo.

Impressive chandelier made of white enameled brass arms holding six beautiful parchment paper shades, which can be adjusted thanks to the handle of each socket. Signed by the arti...

This monumental, museum-quality low table is a breathtaking masterpiece of Japanese Wabi-Sabi aesthetic, seamlessly marrying two of Japan’s most revered sacred timbers: Yakushima Ced...

Organic inspired chandelier that combines geometry with botanical aspects. Having six top open shades for indirect lighting. A single medium based E26 socket per shade. Made in custo...

It is as the name suggests, a sketch brought to life. Glowing porcelain shades made in England hang from its metal structure. Inside each shade, a hand blown white glass teardrop hou...

The MARATUS Chandelier, designed for the MOL Collection by Mexican artist Isabel Moncada, is a sculptural lighting piece that embodies movement, elegance, and material richness. Ins...

Elegance in form and function are hallmarks of a Serge Mouille lamp. This ceiling lamp with adjustable shades on five fixed arms is at once an old and practical design that works wel...

A stylish take on the playful mobile design, this nature-inspired chandelier features three slender linear bars mounted on a central pole, holding two leaf-shaped shades at each end....

Modern Belmonte Bedside Table, Modern Collection, Handcrafted in Portugal - Europe by GF Modern. The Belmonte bedside table draws inspiration from the historic Portuguese village kn...