The history of the boro isn't particularly glamourous...'A traditional patchwork style, boro grew out of necessity as opposed to aesthetics. Meaning “ragged” or “tattered,” the boro style was favoured by nineteenth and early twentieth-century rural Japanese. Cotton was not common in Japan until well into the twentieth century, so when a kimono or sleeping futon cover started to run thin in a certain area, the family’s women patched it with a small piece of scrap fabric using sashiko stitching.' Now the style is used widely in the fashion industry.
This lovely fabric originated in Japan within the Showa period. This was hand-woven from cotton cloth which was indigo dyed and had multiple patches sewn onto it. The patches include a variety of shades including grey and blue. The reverse side however, remains unpatched. Originally, this cloth was used as the lining of the bodice section of a kimono. Nowadays, it can be used as stunning wall art, adding a sense of uniqueness to any modern home.
The dimensions of this are as follows: H - 155cm, W - 33cm.
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