Date Time Japanese patchwork on show at Ararat exhibition Rich and colourful stories of Japanese culture will be explored in a new textile exhibition opening in Ararat from Saturday, 26 June. The Thread of Life: Japanese Textiles exhibition, includes a loan of boro textiles from a private collection, as well as artworks from the Ararat Gallery TAMA Collection. Boroboro, a Japanese term for rags, carries a rich history within the intricate stitches of these patched textiles. Today the indigo, hand-patched garments and quilts are known by the term boro. Mayor Jo Armstrong said the inclusion of such pieces for our upcoming exhibition is a great achievement.