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Japanese Boro Quilts

"SASHIKO" Japanese Vintage Quilt・Rag・Tapestry・Blanket / 1950s Wabi-Sabi BORO
"SASHIKO" Japanese Vintage Quilt・Rag・Tapestry・Blanket / 1950s Wabi-Sabi BORO

"SASHIKO" Japanese Vintage Quilt・Rag・Tapestry・Blanket / 1950s Wabi-Sabi BORO

Located in 足利市, JP

A beautifully preserved, highly graphic example of mid-century Japanese textile art: an authentic 刺し子 (Sashiko) Hand-Stitched Multi-Purpose Cover / Quilt, dating to the Showa 30s per...

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Materials

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Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair
Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This version of our Inheritance Chair is upholstered in boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other household textiles.

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Materials

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Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Sofa
Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Sofa

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Sofa

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This version of our Inheritance Sofa is upholstered in boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other household textiles.

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Materials

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Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa

By Stephen Kenn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This version of our Inheritance Two Seat Sofa is upholstered in boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other household textiles.

Category

2010s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

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Art of Boro
Art of Boro

Art of Boro

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H 69 in W 48 in

Art of Boro

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

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. These were patched an...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Japanese "Boro" Ropemaker's Rug
Japanese "Boro" Ropemaker's Rug

Japanese "Boro" Ropemaker's Rug

Located in Greenwich, CT

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...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Silk, Fabric

Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1890
Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1890

Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1890

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H 44.5 in W 42.5 in D 2.25 in

Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1890

Located in Culver City, CA

Japanese Boro textile, circa 1890. Beautiful indigo textile framed in walnut. Measures: 42.5" W x 44.5" H x 2.25" D (framed).

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Materials

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19th Century Japanese Boro Stitch Blanket Patchwork Black Large
19th Century Japanese Boro Stitch Blanket Patchwork Black Large

19th Century Japanese Boro Stitch Blanket Patchwork Black Large

Located in Vancouver, BC

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...

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Antique 1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor
Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro, extra thick textile, wabi sabi wall decor

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

So the cleanness of the rugs are more close to the sofa / bed covers. 3 to 4 layers of cotton / linen clothes are patched & quilted. These antique textile pieces are probably from o...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Cotton

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro textile rug w/ Sashiko stitching wabi sabi object
Antique Japanese Indigo Boro textile rug w/ Sashiko stitching wabi sabi object

Antique Japanese Indigo Boro textile rug w/ Sashiko stitching wabi sabi object

Located in 常陸大宮市, JP

From Tohoku area, Japan. Antique indigo Boro textile with Sashiko stitching , probably used as Kotatsu Futon (Thick blanket for brazier table) estimate from the size & condition. 3 ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Folk Art Tapestries

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Japanese Boro Fabric
Japanese Boro Fabric

Japanese Boro Fabric

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H 60 in W 56 in

Japanese Boro Fabric

Located in San Francisco, CA

Wonderful early 20th century Boro fabric.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Quilts

Japanese Boro Textile
Japanese Boro Textile

Japanese Boro Textile

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H 51 in W 56 in

Japanese Boro Textile

Located in San Francisco, CA

Assembled from Indigo dyed cotton fragments this circa 1900 Futon cover is a perfect example of this form of folk art. I have had the opportunity to offer a number of these over the ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Quilts

Antique Sakaburkuo and Boro Finished with Fringe Pillow
Antique Sakaburkuo and Boro Finished with Fringe Pillow

Antique Sakaburkuo and Boro Finished with Fringe Pillow

By Bradley Bayou

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The reverse side of the pillow is completed with an amazing hand sewn antique Japanese boro quilt. Boro is a term frequently used to describe lovingly patched and repaired Japan...

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Materials

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19th Century "Boro" Quilt

19th Century "Boro" Quilt

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H 72.5 in W 59 in

19th Century "Boro" Quilt

Located in Sausalito, CA

Futon cover called "Boro" or "rags" made up of indigo dyed cotton rags sewn together from recycled clothing and grain bags. In this "Boro" there are patches that are stripes, plaids...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Late 19th century Japanese Boro
Late 19th century Japanese Boro

Late 19th century Japanese Boro

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H 61.5 in W 52.5 in

Late 19th century Japanese Boro

Located in Sausalito, CA

Late 19th century (Meiji) futon cover called "Boro" or "rags" made up of indigo dyed cotton rags sewn together from recycled clothing and grain bags. In this "Boro" there are patche...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Japanese Boro Indigo Futon Cover
Japanese Boro Indigo Futon Cover

Japanese Boro Indigo Futon Cover

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Particularly attractive, well worn Boro. Largest area on one side is 19th C. Other patches early 20th.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

18th Century Japanese Boro Cloth
18th Century Japanese Boro Cloth

18th Century Japanese Boro Cloth

Located in Montecito, CA

Japanese Boro Textile' a patchwork of 18th Century indigo and brown textile fragments pieced together to form a fabulous piece of art to hang on the wall or use as a throw. Both sid...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Fabric

Incredible Boro Futon Cover
Incredible Boro Futon Cover

Incredible Boro Futon Cover

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H 70 in D 64 in

Incredible Boro Futon Cover

Located in santa monica, CA

THIS BEAUTIFUL LARGE BORO IS SEWN OF 19TH C RAGS AND PATCHES. THE DIVERSITY OF PATCHES IS A VERITABLE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HANDLOOMED COTTON INDIGO FROM OLD JAPAN. THEY ARE BORN OF NECESS...

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Japanese Boro
Japanese Boro

Japanese Boro

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H 79.25 in W 63.5 in

Japanese Boro

Located in Sausalito, CA

Cotton futon cover called, "Boro," Mounted.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

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Japanese Boro Quilts For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Japanese boro quilts is available at 1stDibs. The range of distinct Japanese boro quilts — often made from fabric, cotton and silk — can elevate any home. Japanese boro quilts have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of Japanese boro quilts to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Folk Art Japanese boro quilts are of considerable interest.

How Much are Japanese Boro Quilts?

Japanese boro quilts can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $1,200 and the highest can go for as much as $9,500.