The Book of Boro
Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles
Boro is the ultimate slow stitching technique.
This collection explores the history of the Japanese textile, 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 threads.
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:
- Instructions on improvisational patchwork
- Applique: raw and turned edges and reverse
- Darning
- Methods for distressing and ageing your finished boro
About the Author
Susan Briscoe was first introduced to sashiko in the early 1990s while teaching English in northern Japan. Her sashiko designs have been published in numerous books and magazines, and she is widely recognised as a expert in Japanese sewing techniques.
ISBN: 9781446308325
ISBN-10: 1446308324
Audience: General
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number Of Pages: 128
Published: 10th November 2020
Publisher: DAVID & CHARLES
Country of Publication: GB
Dimensions (cm): 32.1 x 22.8 x 5.3
Weight (kg): 0.52
