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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.
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In-House Restoration
Our restorers have over 30 years of experience with Japanese antiques.
Hand-Sourced in Japan
All of our pieces are hand-sourced during our yearly Japan trips.
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Tombo Co Pty Ltd
Map: 3/260 St Georges Rd,Fitzroy North, 3068
Ph: 03 94893953
Email: tomboco@gmail.com
ABN: 29 909 465 871
Website by Louis C.
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.



