MURE - BORO Decorative Placemat
Our special-order larger size Boro Display Cloth by Taiki Shimada!
Taiki is a passionate artisan dedicated to sustainability, creating beautiful BORO pieces from old cloth and leftover fabric scraps from the clothing-making process. Using fabrics he personally hand-dyes, he transforms discarded materials into unique, handcrafted works—ensuring nothing goes to waste.
*Priced individually
- Approximate measurement: 11.5" x 15.5"
- Material: Boro cotton
- Priced individually!
- Each piece is unique and varies in color and size, offering an assortment that brings a distinctive touch to every collection
Care instruction
- Gentle machine wash in cold water or hand wash recommended. Wash colors separately.
- Hang dry in shade
- Neutral detergent to keep color fading to a minimum.
- Wash separately from other clothing for the first few washes to avoid stains on other clothes.
- Do not use detergent with fluorescent agents, bleach, and any stain remover.
- Citrus juice may discolor fabric. Please rinse the stained point immediately.
- Natural dye will fade slowly and gradually with use, which will become your own unique color.
Story:Taiki Shimada is dedicated to creating products with zero waste by transforming old cloth and scrap fabric from the clothing-making process into beautiful BORO items. Using fabrics he personally dyes, Mure breathes new life into discarded materials, turning them into unique, handcrafted pieces.
During a buying trip for pottery in the seaside town of Amakusa, I had the pleasure of meeting Mure, a young artisan who grew up with the potter family of Maruo Kiln, with whom I collaborate. Mure crafts each item by hand, ensuring that no material goes to waste. His journey began when he was struck by the excessive waste generated in clothing production, prompting him to launch his own brand focused on sustainability. Every piece is hand-stitched, reflecting Mure’s commitment to quality and individuality. He emphasizes the importance of using items repeatedly, advocating for a lifestyle that values longevity and resourcefulness.