Boro Patchwork Bag

Faux leather bag from the "Patchwork" series. The patchwork design was made with scraps of jeans and fabric. After assembly, each element was hand-sewn directly onto the bag. For good resistance over time, certain elements of the composition are then fixed to the bag with a succession of front stitches. This technique is inspired by Japanese Boro sewing. Each stitch is hand-sewn with white cotton thread. Size XXL / Mixed composition / One-of-a-kind piece Boro is a traditional Japanese repair technique that involves using scraps of fabric to patch and reinforce damaged clothing, rather than throwing it away and buying new ones. This technique was particularly common among the working classes in Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868) and during the war period, when clothing was scarce and valuable. Technique: Boro involves layering and sewing patches of worn fabric with simple, visible stitches. The method typically uses thick threads and deliberately contrasts between the original fabric and the added patches, highlighting the repair process.