Textile Vessels ~ Boro and Sashiko

 I loved creating these little vessels/pots after watching the‘Ozachan Channel’ and how easy it was to sew fabric organizers. I created my own variation using scraps of fabric and doing a modern spin on boro and sashiko stitching. They’re handy little pots as well as reversible!

 

 

 

 I read a wonderful book about the art of Japanese mending and stitching titled ‘Boro & Sashiko Harmonious Imperfection’ by Shannon & Jason Mullett-Bowlsby. The authors wrote that the word ‘boroboro’ is from the Japanese, meaning rags. They say an internet search will bring up ‘boro’ as a sewing technique to patch textiles and make layered patchwork-style textiles using ‘sashiko’ stitching to hold the boro patches in place. Literally translated they write that ‘sashiko’ means ‘little stabs’. If you're interested in learning more about both these ancient techniques just head on down that rabbit-hole and enjoy!