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Japanese Boro Quilts

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Chair
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other household
Category

2010s American Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal, Steel

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Sofa is upholstered in boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing
Category

2010s American Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Vintage Japanese Boro & Blackened Steel Two Seat Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
boro material - vintage Japanese family quilts made from scraps of clothing, kimonos, and other
Category

2010s North American Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal, Steel

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Art of Boro
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Japansese word Boro means rag. In earlier times people recycled their hand woven kimonos, silk
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Quilts and Blankets

Art of Boro
Art of Boro
H 69 in W 48 in
Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Located in London, GB
communities of Northern Japan - the literal translation of ‘boro’ being rags. They were carefully constructed
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

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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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

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Cotton

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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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Textiles

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Cotton

Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Located in London, GB
communities of Northern Japan - the literal translation of ‘boro’ being rags. They were carefully constructed
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Patched Indigo, Japanese Boro Textile, circa 1850-1900
Located in London, GB
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Located in Greenwich, CT
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Japanese Rice Bag Blanket
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Japanese Boro Textile
H 51 in W 56 in
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Located in Sausalito, CA
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Located in Los Angeles, CA
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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.
Questions About Japanese Boro Quilts
  • 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.