Thursday, June 26, 2014

Japanese Boro Mending with Gingko Leaves



This piece combines three of my favorite things: 1) the Japanese tradition of boro mending; 2) sashiko stitching; and 3) gingko leaves. All coming together on a scaled-down, hand-sewn kimono with a few other little leaves I picked up along the way added for embellishment.

Kimono front (click to enlarge)

Close-up

Detail: stitched leaves

Detail: stitched leaves

Kimono back (click to enlarge)

Close-up

Detail: stitched leaves

Detail: stitched leaf
To see a second experiment with stitched gingko leaves see Happi Coat with Boro Mending and Gingko Leaves.

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