BORO STICH

Boro evolved as a domestic craft in Japan during the Edo era (1615 - 1868) although the origins have been lost in time. Born out of necessity boro cloth was used and worn out, so very little early work remains, and boro garments would be handed down through many generations of impoverished rural families. For many years boro repaired clothing was considered to be shameful because it was a reminder of their impoverished past. Today, boro textiles are regarded as works of art, and it is often the reverse side that is prized for its spontaneous and abstract qualities.