{"product_id":"book-mending-with-boro","title":"Book - Mending with Boro","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"czh33q-e8r7cz-yej56p-82r66x\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eMending with Boro Book\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"a-spacing-none a-text-normal\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"productTitle\" class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"czh33q-e8r7cz-yej56p-82r66x\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003eJapanese Running Stitch \u0026amp; Patching Techniques\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"wsite-content-title\"\u003eWhat is Boro?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"paragraph\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoro\u003c\/strong\u003e (or boromono) means 'rags' in Japanese and refers to the clothing and textiles produced in rural northern Japan by repeatedly patching and mending cloth to extend its lifespan. It is closely tied with the philosophy of mottainai - a respect and regret for anything that has to be wasted, and was borne of economic and environmental hardship.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"czh33q-e8r7cz-yej56p-82r66x\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold a-text-italic\"\u003eOne simple stitch can bring new life to hundreds of your favorite things!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eBoro\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is the Japanese straight stitch used to repair and reinforce fabrics that is the basis for \u003cstrong\u003eSashiko\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a favorite among visible mending enthusiasts because of its simplicity and because it adds an intriguing textural element to favorite garments and home furnishings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn this new book, Sashiko expert Harumi Horiuchi shares her ideas for using Boro to patch holes and tears, reinforce worn areas, and add fresh details to garments. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHer approach is simple—the things you love are worth fixing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rediscover your favorite items by giving them a new look and feel—while also being good to the environment. Her demonstrations and instructions make the process easy and enjoyable.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003eHere are just a few of the things you'll learn in this book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiscover the pleasure of working with old fabrics and making classic neutrals come alive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBe inspired to give old scraps of cloth new purpose, whether patching a well-loved skirt or a pair of jeans\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLearn to revive a faithful cloth bag, or even something knitted like a favorite pair of worn woolen socks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-list-item\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd so much more!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-size-large celwidget\" data-csa-c-id=\"czh33q-e8r7cz-yej56p-82r66x\" data-cel-widget=\"productTitle\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThere's no need to stop at reinforcement and repair. Remake an entire garment by artfully patching it here, there and everywhere. The more you patch, the more unique your garment becomes. This book will be just the start of giving new life to hundreds of old things!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crafty","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53166848016721,"sku":null,"price":20.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0233\/3025\/files\/91kBSnln4aL._SL1500.jpg?v=1772208221","url":"https:\/\/www.craftywexford.ie\/products\/book-mending-with-boro","provider":"Crafty","version":"1.0","type":"link"}