#borojacket

Vintage Folk Costume Hanten from Hokkaido. Made of linen and cotton fabric. Traditional worn by Ainu. 🖤❤️ . . . . _________________ #japaneseantiques #japanesetextiles #japaneseclothes #japanesedenim #ainu #noragi #kimono #hanten #happi #borojacket #vintageclothing #vintagedenim #vintagejacket #antiquetextiles #haori #sashiko #襤褸 #野良着 #古布 #ootd #fashionweek #japanesevintage #streetwear #streetfashion #japaneseboro #instagood #fashion #love #goldenkamuy #Hokkaido (at Squamish, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CPblm1ejEPw/?utm_medium=tumblr

A question within myself. What is the difference between Quilting and Sashiko? Toward #QuiltCon2020, I am spending as much time as possible learning the Quilting. ☆ Quilting and Sashiko have a lot of similarities. “How to enjoy fabric” is a universal language in between Quilting & Sashiko. One (possible) significant difference will be that quilters have a specific design as their blueprint. They have a destination when they start the project - very beautiful design and theme. They cut fabric nicely and beautifully, then stitch together. (Forgive me if my understanding of quilting is incorrect.) ☆ Sashiko also requires a process of cutting fabric, of course. However, including myself, many Sashiko artisans prefer, “Not-cutting-the-fabric” process. If there is a choice, I prefer using the fabric as is. Some of the Boro we make, we try to use the fabric as is - with less cutting the fabric. It is difficult to explain logically, it is more like a feeling. Again, it is not about good or bad. The quilting I find is so beautiful, and I will enjoy the Quiltcon. I am excited to learn more, and happy to share my culture in a festival of quilting. ☆ *The Photo is part of Boro Jacket by #KeikoFutatsuya ☆ - - - ☆ 今週末のイベントに向けて、少しでも（付け焼き刃とは承知しつつ）キルティングの知識を学ぼうとしています。機能性と装飾性。刺し子とキルティング。キルト芯を入れる等、違いはあるけれど、決して相敵対するものではないと思っています。「キルティング」と検索すると、「キルティング加工された商品」が出てきて、「キルト」と検索すると、僕がイメージしているキルト作品が出てきます。 ☆ 似ているキルトと刺し子ではありますが、違いもあるような気がします。其の一つに「布を切る」という作業。キルトは完成図（デザイン）に合わせて、布を切る作業がとても大切だと感じました。刺し子はどうか……。確かに現代において布を切ることは大切で、僕達も切るには切るのですが、正直「あまり切りたくない」というのが本心です。布、切るんですよ。でも、切らなくて良いのであれば切らないという選択肢を選びたい。昔から「切りたくない」と言っていた職人さんの言葉を聞いてきたからなのか、はたまた……。なので、僕らが作る襤褸も、それほど完成図があるわけじゃないんです。この違いは、興味深い話として伝えられるかなぁと思っています。どちらも素晴らしい文化です。 ☆ #Sashiko #JapaneseSashiko #HandStitching #QuiltCon #MQG #VisibleMending #InvisibleMending #SashikoStitching #JapaneseBoro #BoroJacket #Boro #刺し子 #日本の刺し子 #素敵なオン刺し #刺し子の再定義 #襤褸 #襤褸ジャケット #キルティング https://www.instagram.com/p/B8rrvwDJ6LH/?igshid=1q5dbbrpqz4p6

Today @japanmarketvancouver Thanks for the great weather & everyone that came by. 😊 #vancouver #japanmarket #boroboro #borojacket #japanesefashion #streetwear #vintagetextile #costume #hanten #noragi #kimono #ninjapants #samuraipants (at Vancouver Art Gallery North Plaza) https://www.instagram.com/p/ChOpdNQuVqG/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

“Boro (襤褸)” in Japanese has several meanings. It can be a used & worn piece of fabric, as you know. Boro can mean “Horse droppings”, and it can be Onomatopoeia. Each meaning has a sense of “dirty” and “poor”. Some of the Sashiko artisans I knew never wanted to touch “Boro”.  ☆ It is so interesting to see how people (we) change the value. Once the word meant a “poop” or “useless material”, now we all find the “beauty” in it. I personally appreciate those Art-Dealers who re-define the beauty of Boro. Otherwise, I wouldn’t have started learning it more.  ☆ Among my acceptance in those changes, there is one thing I do not want to change. It is a “role” of the material (or the word) based on its history. For me, it is okay to see the change in value. “It” can be valuable or complete-waste by looking at “it” from a different angle. However, the role should be respected since it will preserve the culture - which is the stories behind the material/word. I believe, only the people who understand the previous role can change (develop) the next role - otherwise, a culture can be easily over-written by loud voices. ☆ Boro is not a verb. Boro is not a technique. The “patchwork with whatever recyclable” would not carry the spirit of Boro. If you are confused or agitated by my words, please try to learn. There are many stories I share on Youtube. If you would care to learn deeper, please try to visit our Patreon (your support will be very much appreciated). ☆ - - - ☆ これだけ毎日英語で文章を書いていると、「よくそれだけ続きますね」と褒め言葉なのかどうか微妙な反応を頂くこともあるのですが、昔から、物事は突き詰めて考える質で、論理的思考をしながら一つずつ引き出しに論理を並べる面倒な人間なので、「話の引き出しが沢山ある」ように見えるようです。沢山あるというよりは、「どこに何があるか知ってる」という感じかもしれません。昔「柳の下に誰かいるかも」というある人の言葉から、目に見えない世界に興味を持ち、その後、どうしたら（一般的には）目に見えない世界が（目に）見えるのかを論理的に説明できるようになるくらいまでは突き詰めます（笑）襤褸も一緒です。語る襤褸は、もう「もういいから黙って……」というほど、語ります（笑）。 ☆ #Sashiko #JapaneseSashiko #Spirituality #SlowStitch #BoroJacket #Spirit #Boro #JapaneseBoro #InVisibleMeniding #Mending #JapaneseCulture #AuthenticBoro #襤褸 #日本の日常 #刺し子 #日本人の刺し子 #刺し子ニスタ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIIn6cpHNy/?igshid=s4s30vvfm49

The word “Boro (襤褸）” is often misinterpreted (mis-translated) in English. I share many stories about Boro here and there. One critical message is that “Boro” never becomes a verb in Japanese.  ☆ Not so long ago, dealers redefined the value of Boro. Today, “Boro” became a very expensive piece of fabric. It is natural to have super expensive pricing on it since it requires unbelievable hours of stitching to make a good Boro. Boro isn’t just patchwork with recycled fabric. It is a result of repetitive Sashiko in necessity - I call it layers of caring (& shame).  ☆ Therefore, many say it is impossible to make an authentic Boro. I agree. Therefore, many “display” Boro instead of wearing because it is incredibly challenging to fix. Ideally speaking, Boro should be “used”, like we do not enjoy a delicious miso-soup by just looking at it, you gotta eat (wear) it to experience the truth. ☆ In order to tell this message, my mother and I have this Boro Jacket as a social experiment - to see if we can create the authentic Boro & share what it is like to “wear” Boro. I always encourage my friends to wear it. Many feel “it (something words cannot describe well)”. Outside, we intend to keep the “mono-tone” as if it is one sheet of fabric. Inside, numbers of patches to keep it as wearable. (Second photo is the inside as I often share). Boro is not a technique. It is a voice of people lived in Japan. ☆ - - - ☆ 顔出しついでにもう一枚。夏が終わり、寒くなると、またこの襤褸の出番がきます。使い勝手が良いわけではないので（本来外の作業着。でも水を吸っちゃうで、寒くて乾いた日のみ使用）、使い込んでいるわけではないのですが、ゆっくりと丁寧に襤褸を育てています。実は、「社会実験としての襤褸」として、ガンガン使い込んで、もっと”ぼろぼろ”にする予定だったのですが、恵子さんの意地がここかしこに見えるので、僕の針を通すのを少し躊躇ってしまっています。「淳が米国で襤褸を紹介するなら、私が作った襤褸がないと話にならんでしょ」と。うん。その通りで、だからこそ、このままでも良いかなぁと甘える自分がいたりします。本来の襤褸の存在意義からすると、ぼろぼろにしなきゃなんですけどね。実の母親作の襤褸ですら、針を通せない。他人様作の襤褸に針（腕）を通すには、まだまだ修行が必要です。 ☆ #Sashiko #JapaneseSashiko #Spirituality #SlowStitch #BoroJacket #Spirit #Boro #JapaneseBoro #InVisibleMeniding #Mending #JapaneseCulture #AuthenticBoro #襤褸 #日本の日常 #刺し子 #日本人の刺し子 #刺し子ニスタ https://www.instagram.com/p/CFFHQAoJvmD/?igshid=1mrh5voadbfrg

Retro Patchwork Boro Sashiko Indigo jacket #borojacket #patchworkjacket #boro (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_I5zd3jph3/?igshid=10bsf2oqw9uim

Reversible Vintage Aizome Indigo Boro Farmers Jacket #borojacket #japaneseantiques #aizome (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B_GHx1ljOrs/?igshid=jdy4jyf57137

FEATURE: Retro Sashiko Handstitched Patchwork Boro jacket with antique Japanese Tsutsugaki, Zanshi woven, Katazome fabric. Recently finished this wonderful jacket, all patches are done by handstitching by myself. It took about four days to complete this. In the front, it is inspired by traditional Japanese Boro Indigo textile, I tried to do the most authentic look that I can with a modern twist, and with a nice mix of blue indigo & brown colour tone. By giving it more authentic look, I added a few antique fabric that I found on my trip to Kyoto, Japan this Winter. The patches has the combination of Katazome, Zanshi woven and Tsutsugaki fabric. The backside I used this wonderful wing design Tsutsugaki fabric along with other patches, which it gives a warm traditional feeling to it. Unisex, Comfortable to Wear & Stylish.  MATERIAL: 100% Cotton & Jean, antique fabric from Japan CONDITION: New, patch with antique textile from Japan SIZE: When measurement laydown flat Back down length 28.5" inches Armpit to armpit 27.5" inches #borojacket #japanesetextiles #japaneseantiques (at Vancouver, British Columbia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B-lETr_D2Pz/?igshid=1qoh8hsz7q3e9