[Contents (from "BOOK" database)]
A form of survival born from the cold and poverty, a miraculous textile art, "Boro". Real ecology is beautiful.
[Author biography (from "BOOK author introduction information")]
Yukiko Koide
Born in Tokyo. Graduated from Waseda University. Worked for Shiseido Co., Ltd. before becoming independent. Planning exhibitions and editing and translating books
Kyoichi Tsuzuki
Editor. Born in Tokyo in 1956. Graduated from Sophia University. Since his school days, he has been active in the magazines "Popeye" and "Brutus". From 1989 to 1992, he published a 102-volume complete collection of contemporary art, Art Random (Kyoto Shoin). Since then, he has continued editing and writing activities in the fields of contemporary art, architecture, photography, design, etc. (This data was published at the time this book was published.)
Paperback: 128 pages
Release date: 2008/12
Publisher: Aspect
On the northernmost tip of the main island of Japan an astonishing textile aesthetic has been operating for many years, called 'BORO (rags) stichery.' Born out of desperate necessity, this intricate needlework has remained largely unknown because of its embarrassing associations with poverty , but can now also be explained as a loving frugality towards cloth and sewing techniques. In fact, if exactly reproduced and labeled with designer tags, these rags could deliver haute couture prices. that have been collected over many years and will in turn raise fundamental questions in fashion and design circles everywhere. Blankets, bags, diapers, trousers, futon covers, uniforms and traditional Japanese clothing are some of the items presented here, many in fine detail, accompanied by full color photographs and historical and explanatory notes.
Authors: Yukiko Koide
Product Details
Paperback: 128 pages
Publisher: Aspect (January 3, 2009)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 4757215967
ISBN-13: 978-4757215962
Product Dimensions: 6.8 x 8.3 x 0.8 inches
Shipping Weight: 12 ounces