Rice Bag

Boro is a traditional Japanese patchwork style. Boro means “ragged” or “tattered,” and was common among the nineteenth and early twentieth-century rural Japanese communities. Cotton was not common in Japan until well into the twentieth century, so when a kimono or a blanket started to become thin in a certain area, it would be patched with a small piece of scrap fabric using sashiko styled stitching in order to extend it’s life. I have used this Boro technique to create the fabric that is used to make this adorable little drawstring bag. The pattern will guide you through both the creation of the boro fabric and finally the construction of the little drawstring bag. 

This is a simple, fun project suitable for all skill levels.

Finished Size: approximately 9” x 8”