Boro means "rags" and is the result of layer upon layer of repair using sashiko stitching. Originally linked to a scarcity of textiles, it has now become an inspiration for visible repair enthusiasts. It is simple, stylish, effective, and soulful. In this book, sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares how you can be inspired by the tradition to patch holes, reinforce worn areas, and give old garments new life. She shows how old favorites can get a new look and feel through a creative, sustainable, and fun process. Learn to use old fabrics for everything from skirts and jeans to knitted socks and bags, and create unique, personal garments through artistic patches. Publication year: 2023, Number of pages 96, Format: 191 x 254 mm, Hardback
About the author
Harumi Horiuchi is an expert in upcycling fabric for bags and clothes, helping favorite garments find new life, especially linen. She has also written about the joy of reusing and renewing old clothes.