Boro
was a word that didn't mean anything to me
some time ago
...
Then I participated in Jude's on-line class
"Contemporary Boro"
Boro comes from the endless ongoing process
of mending originally from Japan :
pieces of fabric were meticulously stitched
onto garments with holes, tears or weak spots
to give them a longer life
That is the kind of stitching Jude often uses in her work.
Making use of old pieces, little leftovers,
recycling.
It's a fun way of merging all kind of scraps
haphazardly into something new.
Ha, it's about time I start stitching again !!!
So I took this old jacket. Any holes ? tears ? weak spots ?
NO a very neat tidy jacket !
but ... boring
(from another era ...)
and therefore just the right thing for my project
Lots of scraps
and pieces of fabric that are dear to me :
my contemporary Boro
O yes, there will be lots of changes of plan along the line
pieces added, removed, replaced by others
it will be :
"just going"
FANTASTIC!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenAnd what fun ... I can't wait to see where this "goes" ;>]]
wow...what a transformation.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenMooie kleurencombinatie, veel blauw en dan die kleine felgekleurde driehoekjes. Ik ben erg benieuwd naar het eindresultaat.
BeantwoordenVerwijderenIt is beautiful...will you model it please!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenI LOVE Boro, Els, and like you, was introduced to it by Jude. I blogged a bit about it last year, there was a wonderful exhibition of the textiles in York last which - which I missed!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenYour coat is INCREDIBLE! I would certainly wear it! In fact I am thinking of doing something similar to a black jacket....you have given a me an idea! I would wear it when I play fiddle for the Molly Dancers. Thank you Els for a great post!! Lx
I too can't wait to see the make-over!!!
BeantwoordenVerwijderenWhat a fun and inspiring project Els. I think I need to get something going along these lines myself. What you are doing is looking fabulous. Love those blues. -sus
BeantwoordenVerwijderenThank you for this post, I just come back from the attic where I tried to clear things out and found a blue jacket. I thougt about stiching but your jacket gives me more ideas ....
BeantwoordenVerwijderenwow - have you finished it already? please show the result - it looks so beautiful already now. there´s an old cardigan waiting in my cupboard for some new spots and buttons - now I´m inspired to start!
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