The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles

A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to...
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SKU: 9781446308325
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Author: Susan Briscoe
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles by Briscoe, Susan

The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles

€34,90

The Book of Boro: Techniques and Patterns Inspired by Traditional Japanese Textiles

€34,90
Author: Susan Briscoe
Format: Paperback
Language: English
A collection of boro-inspired projects and techniques which celebrates this traditional Japanese textile and its relevance to the modern sewer and quilter.

Learn about the history of boro and how it is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and other embroidery stitches.

The word boro comes from the Japanese boroboro meaning something tattered or repaired. It refers to textiles that have been mended or patched together for utilitarian, not decorative, purposes to make the fabric stronger and warmer, and to mend torn and threadbare areas.

The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include instructions on improvisational patchwork; applique: raw, turned edge and reverse; darning techniques and methods for distressing and ageing fabrics to achieve an authentic boro finish. We also look at how boro is being revived for a new audience using contemporary fabrics including denim, linen and shibori tie dye as well as sashiko and embroidery threads. The techniques section includes a short stitch directory with traditional stitches (running stitch and applique) and contemporary stitches (herringbone stitch, blanket stitch, chain stitch and whipped running stitch). Other techniques include: Instructions on improvisational patchwork Applique: raw and turned edges and reverse Darning Methods for distressing and ageing your finished boro

Author: Susan Briscoe
Publisher: David & Charles
Published: 11/10/2020
Pages: 128
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 10.70h x 8.30w x 0.40d
ISBN: 9781446308325

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