These little bundles of six sixteenths of a metre (25 x 26cm approx.) are perfect for mixing in with other scraps for a traditional boro inspired look. Deep red Olympus Kofu Tsumugi and Moda ‘Crossweave’ in golden yellow are mixed with four colours from the 'Peppered Cotton' range by StudioE (two tone shot cottons designed by USA quilter and sashiko enthusiast Pepper Cory, which are suitable for sashiko with fine 4 and 3-ply and medium 6ply sashiko threads, especially the 100m medium threads, which all all mercerised). I love the depth of colour in these fabrics, and they remind me very much of early C20th cotton kimono linings, where deep blues, greys, and browns are used for men's kimono linings, and brighter and bolder colours like golds, red and purples were popular for young women's wear, especially for the lower hakkake lining in the kimono skirt, giving a flash of colour when the wearer walked.
The reds and purples of Japanese maples and the golden yellows of gingko are some of the brightest colour accents in the autumn foliage in Japan. Autumn leaves are appreciated just as much as the cherry blossoms in spring, with foliage viewing events in many parks and gardens.
This listing is for ONE mini boro bundle, but several are shown in the photos to give you a better view of the fabrics. Peppered Cottons have a slightly shiny, 'calendered' finish fresh from the bolt, which disappears when washed - the fabrics become more matte and the colours seem even more intense.
I add more bundles on different themes from time to time. It is easier (and more fun for me!) to make these bundles in one-off batches, rather than trying to repeat the same fabric assortment, so once these are gone, I may not repeat them.
Six 25 x 26cm approx pieces100% cotton
Woven in India
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