Season 3, Episode 11 (Episode 57)

Japanese Mending and Stitching: Sashiko and Boro

“Sashiko Jacket,” second half of the 19th century Japan, Metropolitan Museum of Art
Detail of “Sashiko Jacket,” second half of the 19th century Japan, Metropolitan Museum of Art


“Fireman’s Coat” (“Hikeshibanten”) with sashiko stitching, 19th century, Japan, Philadelphia Museum of Art 


“Boro kimono,” late 19th-early 20th century, Japan, Sri Threads via Cooperhewitt.org


“Boro farmer’s short coat” (“Hanten”), 19th century, Japan, Minneapolis Institute of Art
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