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Paperback
Published: 10 November 2020
ISBN: 9781446308325
Boro is the ultimate slow stitching technique.
This collection explores the history of the Japanese textile technique, Boro, and its relevance to the contemporary sewer. Learn about the history of Boro and the materials that were traditionally used such as cotton and hemp fabrics, kasuri ikat, indigo, silk mawata, raw cotton and hemp.
We also look at how Boro is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie-dye, as well as sashiko and embroidery.
The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch).
Other techniques include: