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Japanese Boro Fabric

Lumbar Pillow Made from Vintage Japanese Boro Fabric
Located in Brea, CA
Patchwork Style Lumbar Antique Japanese Boro Fabric Size: 14" X30" Includes Down Feather Insert 10
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton, Down

Accent Pillow Made from Vintage Japanese Boro Fabrics
Located in Brea, CA
Indigo Blue Antique Japanese Boro Fabric Pillow. Size: 22" x 22" Original stitched panels in faded
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21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws

Materials

Cotton

Lumbar Pillow Made from Vintage Japanese Boro Fabrics
Located in Brea, CA
Indigo Blue Lumbar Antique Japanese Boro Fabric Pillow. Size: 11" x 18" Original stitched panels
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21st Century and Contemporary Pillows and Throws

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Linen

19th Century Japanese Boro Covered Basket
Located in Chicago, IL
textile fragments, the basket showcases the Japanese tradition of Boro—patching and mending fabric to
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Antique 19th Century Japanese Rustic Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Cotton, Bamboo

Early 20th Century Boro Cloth Fragments, Japanese, C. 1900
Located in London, GB
A collection of late 19th/early 20th century indigo dyed ‘boro’ cloth fragments. Japanese, c. 1900
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Early 20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Fabric, Textile

"BORO" / Japanese Old Cloth / Tapestry / Wall Decoration
Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba
We have a unique Japanese sense of beauty. We will also introduce unique items that only we can
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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Textiles

Materials

Cotton, Linen

19th Century Japanese Boro Stitch Blanket Patchwork Black Large
Located in Vancouver, BC
fabric. It is a practice that grew out of necessity in medieval Japan, and has evolved, four centuries
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Antique 1890s Japanese Arts and Crafts Quilts and Blankets

Materials

Wool, Cotton

Vintage Handcrafted Patched Textile "Boro" in Indigo Dye, Japan, 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Japan, Vintage Delicate handcrafted antique patched 'Boro' textile with detailed stitching. Likely
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20th Century Japanese Textiles

Materials

Hemp

"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Muslin, Bamboo, Cotton

"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
"Boro" Kite by Michael Thompson
H 62.5 in W 39 in D 2 in
"Boro, " Mixed-media Kite, 2022
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
, drawings, and books collected during his travels. This kite entitled "Boro" is patterned with Japanese
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Thread, Wood, Dye

"Twilight (Just Before Dawn), " Mixed Media Kite
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
. Entitled "Twilight (Just Before Dawn)," this kite finds visual cohesion in a patchwork of Japanese fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Fabric, Silk, Wood

"Twilight (Just Before Dawn)" Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
. Entitled "Twilight (Just Before Dawn)," this kite finds visual cohesion in a patchwork of Japanese fabric
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Contemporary Art

Materials

Canvas, Bamboo, Fabric

"Boroboro II" Mixed-Media Kite by Michael Thompson
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
patchwork of Japanese cotton fabric scraps, including darkly saturated indigos, woven ikats, and simple
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21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Art

Materials

Cotton, Muslin, Bamboo

"Boroboro II, " Mixed-Media Kite, 2022
By Michael Thompson
Located in Chicago, IL
patchwork of Japanese cotton fabric scraps, including darkly saturated indigos, woven ikats, and simple
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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Muslin, Wood, Cotton, Thread, Dye

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Japanese Boro Fabric For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of Japanese boro fabric you’re looking for. An item from our selection of Japanese boro fabric — often made from fabric, cotton and bamboo — can elevate any home. There are 3 variations of the antique or vintage choice in our collection of Japanese boro fabric you’re looking for, while we also have 1 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without an object in our assortment of Japanese boro fabric — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An option in this array of Japanese boro fabric, designed in the modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Michael Thompson Photographer, De Ster Gelderland and Rob Parry each produced at least one beautiful piece of Japanese boro fabric that is worth considering.

How Much is a Japanese Boro Fabric?

A piece of Japanese boro fabric can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,000, while the lowest priced sells for $298 and the highest can go for as much as $7,880.
Questions About Japanese Boro Fabric
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Japanese boro textiles are fabrics made by patching together scraps of other fabrics. Artisans use the material for crafting pillows, bags, apparel and other items. Find a variety of Japanese boro textiles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.