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Japanese Boro Fabric

Lumbar Pillow Made from Vintage Japanese Boro Fabric
Located in Brea, CA
Patchwork Style Lumbar Antique Japanese Boro Fabric Size: 14" X30" Includes Down Feather Insert 10
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Down

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
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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
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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
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

19th Century Japanese Boro Stitch Blanket Patchwork Black Large
Located in Vancouver, BC
fabric. It is a practice that grew out of necessity in medieval Japan, and has evolved, four centuries
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Antique 1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets

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Wool, 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
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20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Hemp

"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton

"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 62.5 in W 39 in D 2 in
"Boro, " Mixed-media Kite, 2022
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Thread, Wood, Dye

"Boroboro II" Mixed-Media Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
patchwork of Japanese cotton fabric scraps, including darkly saturated indigos, woven ikats, and simple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Bamboo

"Boroboro II, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2022
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
patchwork of Japanese cotton fabric scraps, including darkly saturated indigos, woven ikats, and simple
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Cotton, Thread, Dye

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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in London, GB
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in New York, NY
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Located in London, GB
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Located in London, GB
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Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Located in London, GB
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Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Located in London, GB
of Northern Japan - the literal translation of ‘boro’ being rags. They were carefully constructed
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Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
Custom pillow cut from an antique Japanese boro futon cover. The boro, meaning rags, has hand
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Located in Glen Ellyn, IL
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Located in London, GB
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Japanese Rice Bag Blanket
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H 80.71 in W 51.19 in D 0.04 in
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Located in London, GB
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Vintage Striped Ottomans on Brass Casters
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Striped Ottomans on Casters 1960's Hand "Boro" Technique on Vintage Fabric Brass Casters
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Vintage Striped Ottomans on Brass Casters
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H 10.5 in W 20.5 in D 20.5 in
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Located in Brea, CA
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Located in Brea, CA
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
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Located in Brea, CA
Antique Japanese Boro patchwork indigo lumbar pillow Size: 14 x 20 Hidden zipper closure, face is
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H 60 in W 56 in
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Pair of Japanese Boro Pillows
Located in Montecito, CA
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Located in Montecito, CA
Japanese Boro Textile' a patchwork of 18th Century indigo and brown textile fragments pieced
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Pair of Japanese Boro Pillows
Located in Montecito, CA
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Pair of Japanese Boro Textile Pillows
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Patched Japanese indigo fabrics. Feather and down fill
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Pillows and Throws

Taisho Era Japanese Kasuri Boro Patchwork Textile
Located in New York, NY
Meisen foundation fabric with wave pattern; patched with 11 varieties of kasuri (ikat); notably
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Japanese Boro Denim Farmer's Jacket Kimono
Located in Madison, WI
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By Bradley Bayou
Located in Los Angeles, CA
hand sewn antique Japanese boro quilt. Boro is a term frequently used to describe lovingly patched
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Louis Vuitton Multi Fabric Jacket With Purple Patent Belt
By Louis Vuitton
Located in San Francisco, CA
rhinestone details create a one-of-a-kind blend of Japanese boro style and modern glitz. Pair it with your
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Japanese Boro Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese boro fabric you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Japanese boro fabric — often made from fabric, cotton and bamboo — can elevate any home. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese boro fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Japanese boro fabric — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of Japanese boro fabric, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Michael Thompson Photographer, De Ster Gelderland and Rob Parry each produced at least one beautiful piece of Japanese boro fabric that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Boro Fabric?

A piece of Japanese boro fabric can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $298 and the highest can go for as much as $7,880.
Questions About Japanese Boro Fabric
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.