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Japanese Boro Stitching

19th Century Japanese Boro Stitch Blanket Patchwork Black Large
Located in Vancouver, BC
age and wear. It was meant for living with and you can see the reinforced “boro” stitch throughout the
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Antique 1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets

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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

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Japanese Antique Rag "BORO" 1800s-1860s / Abstract Art Wabi Sabi
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
This is a very old Japanese rag. This cloth has been used since the Edo period (1800s-1860s) to
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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

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"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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"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
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"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

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"Boroboro II" Mixed-Media Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
stripes and plaids. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching, wherein the
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"Boroboro II, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2022
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
stripes and plaids. The kite's design recreates the traditional practice of Boro stitching, wherein the
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

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"Twilight (Just Before Dawn), " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
kite's design is informed by traditional Boro stitching, wherein the usable portions of worn-out fabrics
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

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Fabric, Silk, Wood

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  • 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.