The Book of Boro Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles by Susan Briscoe Floral Each has a template and

Each has a template and extensive instructions for preparation

Composition

All the designs are stitched using DMC thread

Model stitched on 32 count Vintage Tundra with Gentle Arts threads

The Book of Boro Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles by Susan Briscoe Floral Each has a template andBoro 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. It also look at how boro is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie