Boro - The Art of Necessity

Published along with an exhibition in Stockholm, this book surveys the history of boro and examines its changing social, economic, and aesthetic status as a visual and conceptual source of inspiration for textile artists and designers, both in Japan and internationally. It includes critical texts by Staffan Appelgren, Petra Holmberg, Yoshiko Iwamoto Wada, and Philip Warkander. With photo documentation by Kyoichi Tsuzuki, this book contains some stunning examples of the art form and serves as both a reference and an inspirational resource.