This piece is made from authentic Japanese boro textiles that I handpicked and restored in my Brooklyn studio. I spent over 240 hours stitching it all together, with slow, steady work that respects the fabric’s past and the craft behind it.

I used two deconstructed noragi vests and added patches from the mid-1800s to early 1900s, sourced from skilled Japanese textile dealers who specialize in historic fragments. The textures and patterns are raw and layered, telling quiet stories of daily life, wear, and repair.

It's my tribute to imperfection, time, and the beauty of things that are lived-in. Finished on premium Museo ALU-frame stretcher bars for a clean, museum-quality look that balances tradition with a modern edge.

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Measures 36.5" wide x 45.5" high x 2" deep.

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Stories in Blue & White 01

Created in my Brooklyn studio, this sculpture is part of the 'Stories' series, launched in 2024. Made from 120 antique Japanese book fragments, each piece has been carefully curated for its unique distress, fading, and markings.

Inspired by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese culture, this work is an homage to the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the signs that an object has been used and enjoyed in everyday life. Measuring 50 inches round and mounted on a custom maple wood board with a french cleat, the sculpture invites you to explore the layers of meaning within, including the stories of the books, their past owners, and your own connections. 'Stories in Blue & White 01' is a celebration of the narratives that shape us and a reminder of how they intertwine.

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This wall art brings together authentic Japanese boro textiles, each fragment chosen and restored by hand in my Brooklyn studio. Over 200 hours went into carefully assembling and stitching these pieces, a process that honors both the material’s history and the art of slow making. This piece blends history and texture, repurposing a deconstructed noragi work jacket and mid-1800s to early-1900s patches. Rich textures, bold contrasts, and unique patterns tell stories of wear and resilience. This piece is a homage to the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the signs that an object has been used and enjoyed in everyday life. Stretched on premium Museo ALU-frame stretcher bars for a sleek, museum-quality finish. A perfect fusion of wabi-sabi aesthetics and modern craftsmanship.

Measures 43" wide x 44" high x 2" deep.

Free standard shipping within the continental United States. Collectors located elsewhere, please contact me via jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping info.

Created in my Brooklyn studio, this sculpture is part of the 'Stories' series, launched in 2024. Made from antique Japanese book fragments, each piece has been carefully curated for its unique distress, fading, and markings.

Inspired by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese culture, this work is an homage to the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the signs that an object has been used and enjoyed in everyday life. The sculpture invites you to explore the layers of meaning within, including the stories of the books, their past owners, and your own connections. 'Stories in Sepia 01' is a celebration of the narratives that shape us and a reminder of how they intertwine.

Dimensions: 

52 inches by 26.5 inches

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Superb and super rare bengala/iron oxide dyed antique Japanese Boro distressed and patched futon cover repaired and assembled in my Brooklyn studio from multiple fragments, stretched, and edge wrapped onto Museo ALU-frame museum quality stretcher bars. Dating from the 1800s with diamond patterned sashiko stitching all over, family crest, contrasting green natural dyed patches and an extremely satisfying amount of distress. Strong, soft, medium weight hand-loomed cotton fabric.

Measures 44" wide x 50" high x 2" deep.

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Stories in Blue 01

Created in my Brooklyn studio, this sculpture is part of the 'Stories' series, launched in 2024. Made from antique Japanese book fragments, each piece has been carefully curated for its unique distress, fading, and markings.

Inspired by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese culture, this work is an homage to the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the signs that an object has been used and enjoyed in everyday life. Measuring 26.5 inches by 44 inches, the sculpture invites you to explore the layers of meaning within, including the stories of the books, their past owners, and your own connections. 'Stories in Blue 01' is a celebration of the narratives that shape us and a reminder of how they intertwine.

Free standard shipping within the continental United States. Collectors located elsewhere, please contact me via jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping info.

Stories in Yellow 01

Created in my Brooklyn studio, this sculpture is part of the 'Stories' series, launched in 2024. Made from antique Japanese book fragments, each piece has been carefully curated for its unique distress, fading, and markings.

Inspired by the aesthetics and craftsmanship of 19th-century Japanese culture, this work is an homage to the beauty of imperfection, the passage of time, and the signs that an object has been used and enjoyed in everyday life. Measuring 52.5 inches by 28 inches, the sculpture invites you to explore the layers of meaning within, including the stories of the books, their past owners, and your own connections. 'Stories in Yellow 01' is a celebration of the narratives that shape us and a reminder of how they intertwine.

Free standard shipping within the continental United States. Collectors located elsewhere, please contact me via jennifer@peaceandthread.com for shipping info.