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Boro textiles embody Japan’s history of resourcefulness, featuring hand-stitched layers of vintage indigo-dyed fabric. These patched and mended textiles are unique pieces of folk art, valued for their texture, history, and character.
Explore our collection of antique and vintage boro patchwork, a testament to Japan’s tradition of mending and reusing textiles. These hand-stitched fabrics, often made from indigo-dyed cotton, reflect the philosophy of mottainai—waste nothing. Originally used for warmth and durability, boro textiles have become highly valued for their rustic beauty and rich history. Whether you appreciate them as art, incorporate them into design projects, or seek inspiration from their textures and stitching, these pieces capture the soul of Japan’s folk textile tradition. Available online and in-store.
Australia-wide delivery
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Restored in-house
Our restorers have over 30 years of experience with Japanese antiques
Hand-sourced in Japan
All of our pieces are hand-sourced by us during our yearly buying trips.
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We acknowledge the traditional owners of the land where we work, the Wurundjeri People of the Kulin nation, and pay respects to Elders past and present.