Boro Garments
The antique and vintage boro, or 'ragged' patched and mended garments offered here are mainly work garb which were worn by men and women who worked as farmers, lumberman, fisherman and the like. These garments are made of hand loomed indigo dyed cotton, however we also offer examples sewn from asa, or cloth woven from bast fibers such as hemp or ramie.
A Densely Sashiko Stitched Sodenashi: Work Vest from Yamagata
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x width at bottom ... (more)
A Pair of Tiny Cotton Velvet Tabi: Baby-Sized Mended Split Toe Footwear
late nineteenth, early twentieth centuryeach: 4 1/2" x 2 ... (more)
A Beautifully Patched, Old Noragi: Thick Hand Spun Indigo Dyed Cotton Work Coat
late nineteenth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)
A Yukata of Stitched Together Tenugui: Souvenir Hand Towels with Repair Material
mid twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to slee... (more)
An Inside-Out Kimono: Beautiful Black Stitching and Subtle Patches
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)
A Very Tattered and Patched Cotton Jacket: Well Worn, Well Repaired
early to mid twentieth century30" x 43", 76 cm x 109 cm T... (more)
A Beautifully Patched and Mended Cotton Kimono: Wonderfully Artful
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)