Komebukuro Kit

Learn the art and history of genuine Japanese Boro with this traditional bag, using all vintage and antique textiles. Komebukuro were made of treasured scraps following the principle of mottainai - too good to waste. Originally used for making offerings or giving gifts, this is a wonderful slow stitching project.

Kit includes:

• Selection of vintage and antique Japanese textiles including kasuri (yarn dyed), katazome (stencil dyed), sarasa (chintz) and aizome (indigo)
• Daruma hand sewing thread
• Sashiko thread
• Japanese waxed cotton cord

Requirements:

• Hand sewing needle
• Sashiko needle