{"product_id":"boro-for-beginners-marvis-elli-9798271693069","title":"Boro for Beginners: The Gentle Art of Mending with Meaning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmbrace the Art of Mending, Stitching, and Creating Beauty from Scraps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a world of fast fashion and disposable goods, there is a timeless art that celebrates thrift, patience, and the quiet beauty of wear and repair. It's called \u003cb\u003eBoro\u003c\/b\u003e (meaning \"tatters\" or \"ragged\"), a traditional Japanese practice that transforms well-loved textiles and fabric scraps into cherished heirlooms rich with history and soul.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut where do you begin?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBORO FOR BEGINNERS\u003c\/b\u003e is your essential and welcoming guide to starting your own boro journey. This book demystifies the process, breaking down an ancient aesthetic into simple, achievable steps for the modern maker. Forget perfection-this is about the meditative, heartfelt practice of giving new life to what you already have.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside this beautifully illustrated guide, you will discover: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Heart of Boro: \u003c\/b\u003e A brief and inspiring history of this folk art, born from necessity in rural Japan, and its philosophy of \u003ci\u003emottainai\u003c\/i\u003e (the regret of wasting).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour Boro Toolkit: \u003c\/b\u003e A simple guide to the essential materials-fabric scraps, sashiko thread, needles, and thimbles-with no fancy equipment required.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoundational Stitches Mastered: \u003c\/b\u003e Step-by-step tutorials with clear photos teach you the core running stitches, including the iconic \u003ci\u003eHitomezashi\u003c\/i\u003e (one-stitch) and \u003ci\u003eKogin\u003c\/i\u003e patterns.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom Practice to Project: \u003c\/b\u003e Start with a sampler to build confidence, then progress to beautiful, functional projects like mending jeans, patching a jacket cuff, creating a simple zokin (cloth), or decorating a tote bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmbracing Imperfection: \u003c\/b\u003e Learn how to appreciate the unique, uneven, and personal character of your work, celebrating the \"wabi-sabi\" in every stitch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're looking to mend your favorite clothes sustainably, find a calming and creative hobby, or simply create textiles that tell a story, \u003cb\u003eBORO FOR BEGINNERS\u003c\/b\u003e provides the foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOpen this book, pick up a needle, and start stitching your own story-one beautiful, imperfect patch at a time.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Marvis Elli\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798271693069\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/26\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.32lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.30d","brand":"Marvis Elli","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47931160199423,"sku":"9798271693069","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_508e43a1-b237-450a-8a2a-7f0a607c72a7.jpg?v=1766346859","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/boro-for-beginners-marvis-elli-9798271693069","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}