{"product_id":"short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt","title":"Boro Happens T-Shirt Designed \u0026 Dreamed by Atsushi","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Boro Happens”\u003c\/b\u003e began as a small joke inspired by one of my favorite English phrases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Japanese word \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e once carried a negative image—something worn out, dirty, unwanted, or even associated with animal droppings. Today, Boro is often celebrated in fashion, textile art, recycling, and sustainability. This change is interesting, although I sometimes struggle when its history is overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFor almost seven years, I wanted to turn this idea into an illustration. With some help from A.I. to refine my original hand-drawn concept, the design is finally ready.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eFabric wears out. We stitch, reinforce, and mend it so that we can continue using it. Over time, the fabric may—or may not—become Boro.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe stitching that supports this process is what we call \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSashiko\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBoro Happens—\u003c\/b\u003eand that is all right (and it is okay to not to smile :D)\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sashikostory.com\/blogs\/thoughts-on-sashiko\/boro-happens\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e[Read the Full Story]\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eA soft, lightweight unisex T-shirt made for everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% ring-spun cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSport Grey: 90% ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeather colors: 65% polyester, 35% cotton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFabric weight: 4.5 oz\/yd² (153 g\/m²)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShoulder-to-shoulder taping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDouble-stitched neckline and sleeves for durability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuarter-turned to reduce a center crease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe blank garment may be sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, or Guatemala.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlease Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDue to the natural properties of the fabric, the White color may appear slightly off-white rather than bright white.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sashiko Story Store","offers":[{"title":"S","offer_id":52083441172778,"sku":"8410172_474","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52083441205546,"sku":"8410172_505","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52083441238314,"sku":"8410172_536","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52083441271082,"sku":"8410172_567","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2XL","offer_id":52083441303850,"sku":"8410172_598","price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3XL","offer_id":52083441336618,"sku":"8410172_629","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/7819\/2682\/files\/unisex-basic-softstyle-t-shirt-black-front-6a5c0a846722e.jpg?v=1784416913","url":"https:\/\/sashikostory.com\/products\/short-sleeve-unisex-t-shirt","provider":"Sashiko Story Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}