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 Han Juban or Half Under Kimono: Small Scale Edo Komon Pattern
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)
A Pair of Heavily Worn, Heavily Stitched Momohiki: Traditional Work Trousers
early twentieth century31" x 32", 79 cm x 81 cm Momohiki ... (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 Deeply Dyed Indigo Jacket or Half Under Kimono: Gorgeous Hand Spun Yarns
late nineteenth, early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x... (more)
A Beautifully Patched and Mended Cotton Kimono: Wonderfully Artful
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)
A Handsome Indigo Dyed Cotton Work Coat: Re-Purposed Cottons
early twentieth centuryshoulder to hem x sleeve tip to sl... (more)
A Pair of Hemp or Ramie Boro Momohiki: Traditional Trousers
early twentieth centuryas shown, first photo: 37" x 33", ... (more)
A Katazome Dyed Han Juban: Three Patterns
early to mid twentieth century23" x 24", 58.5 cm x 61 cm ... (more)