Name
BORO: Making Rags Usable
Date & Time
Saturday, May 2, 2026, 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM
Speakers
Description
A People's textiles tell us a lot about their lives. For centuries Japanese farmers, fishermen, laborers and their families bought and reused other people's cast-off ragged clothing and bedding, turning the old cloth into useful items,
Mending and repair was a way of life, not only for one's family, but later as hand-me-downs for the next generation, and the next, and the next. Examine many 19th-20th century Japanese indigo-dyed cottons and learn about the lives of the people who used them.
All skill levels are welcome
Location Name
Room 54
Full Address
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
5555 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
United States
5555 N River Rd
Rosemont, IL 60018
United States
Session Type
Mini Lab
Skill Level
Beginner
Kit
No