BORO TEKSTİL TEKNİKLERİNİN GÜNÜMÜZ İLERİ DÖNÜŞÜM UYGULAMALARINDAKİ YERİ

Yıl 2025, Sayı: 3, 67 - 80, 28.11.2025

Gül Özkurt , Leyla Öğüt

Öz

Dünya tekstil tarihine bakıldığında birçok medeniyetin göz kamaştırıcı tekstil ürünlerine rastlamak mümkündür. Kraliyetlere özgü, nadir malzemelerden üretilen bu tekstiller dünya mirasında yerini alırken; halka özgü günlük tekstillerin ne yazık ki; yeterince ilgi görmediği dikkat çekmektedir. Boro tekstileri ise ekonomik ve sosyal şartların bir gerekliliği olarak ortaya çıkıp bir felsefeyi yansıtması açısından bu durumu aşmıştır. Kendine özgü dikiş tekniği, kullanım özellikleri ile günümüzde antic tekstiller sınıflandırılmasına dahil edilmekte ve güncel moda eğilimlerinde de birer ilham kaynağı olmaktadır.
Bu çalışma Japonya’nın kültürel bir olgusu olarak Boro’nun itibarındaki iniş çıkışları incelerken sürecin; gereklilikten doğan mütevazı bir tekstilden, sanat ve tasarım alanlarındaki çağdaş yaratıcı uygulayıcılara ilham veren bir sanatsal sembole dönüşmesini ortaya koymaya çalışmakta; Boro’nun sürdürülebilirlik ve ileri dönüşüm alanına büyük ölçüde katkı sağlayan sosyal ve kültürel özelliklerine değinmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Boro , patchwork , sürdürebilirlik , ileri dönüşüm , onarma , dikiş

THE PLACE OF BORO TEXTILE TECHNIQUES IN TODAY'S UPCYCLING APPLICATIONS

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Throughout the history of global textiles, many civilizations have produced dazzling textile artifacts, often characterized by their association with royalty and the use of rare materials. While such textiles have secured a place in the cultural heritage of the world, everyday textiles produced and used by the general public have unfortunately received comparatively little attention. However, Boro textiles represent a notable exception, having emerged out of economic and social necessity and embodying a distinct philosophical approach. Characterized by unique stitching techniques and practical usage, Boro textiles are now classified as antique textiles and continue to serve as a source of inspiration in contemporary fashion trends.
This study explores the fluctuating status of Boro as a cultural phenomenon in Japan, aiming to reveal its transformation from a humble textile born out of necessity into an artistic symbol that inspires contemporary creative practitioners in the fields of art and design. Furthermore, the research highlights the significant social and cultural aspects of Boro that contribute meaningfully to the fields of sustainability and upcycling.

Anahtar Kelimeler

Boro , patchwork , sustainability , upcycling , mending , stitching

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