Atsushi's thoughts on Sashiko/Boro

Coron Sashiko Thread in multiple colors laid out in rows, perfect for Japanese mending and sustainable stitching, suitable for beginners.

Coron Sashiko Thread in 2024

One of the best Sashiko we strongly recommend is Coron Sashiko Thread. We use them every day. It is Sashiko Thread manufactured by Coron Threads Company for decades. Coron Sashiko...

Coron Sashiko Thread in 2024

One of the best Sashiko we strongly recommend is Coron Sashiko Thread. We use them every day. It is Sashiko Thread manufactured by Coron Threads Company for decades. Coron Sashiko...

Hand-stitched Sashiko fabric showcasing traditional Japanese mending technique with intricate patterns, ideal for beginners seeking sustainable crafts.

Front and Back Side of Sashiko

  I occasionally find a discussion about Front and Back Side of Sashiko Stitching. Some say it is challenging to make a "wrong" side with neatly finished. Others say it is...

Front and Back Side of Sashiko

  I occasionally find a discussion about Front and Back Side of Sashiko Stitching. Some say it is challenging to make a "wrong" side with neatly finished. Others say it is...

Best Sashiko Thread From Sashiko Artisans Perspective

Best Sashiko Thread From Sashiko Artisans Persp...

Among many choices, you may wonder which thread is most suitable for Sashiko. This is a thought of the Best Sashiko Thread from a group of Sashiko Artisans' Perspective. 

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Best Sashiko Thread From Sashiko Artisans Persp...

Among many choices, you may wonder which thread is most suitable for Sashiko. This is a thought of the Best Sashiko Thread from a group of Sashiko Artisans' Perspective. 

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What is Good Vintage Fabric?

What is Good Vintage Fabric?

It is a frequent questions when it comes to Sashiko especially when one is looking for the answer to make it like "Boro". This is a short article about "What...

What is Good Vintage Fabric?

It is a frequent questions when it comes to Sashiko especially when one is looking for the answer to make it like "Boro". This is a short article about "What...

I got a piece Boro... so is it disrespectful to add Stitching?

I got a piece Boro... so is it disrespectful to...

While a word "Boro" start getting its meaning based on what the people want to hear about, I sometime receive a well-thought, kind, and very respectful questions about Boro &...

I got a piece Boro... so is it disrespectful to...

While a word "Boro" start getting its meaning based on what the people want to hear about, I sometime receive a well-thought, kind, and very respectful questions about Boro &...

"Name" on Sashiko Vintage Piece? What is a good way to respect it?

"Name" on Sashiko Vintage Piece? What is a good...

Sashiko was a form of stitching pratice for the ordinary Japanese People. In Harsh winter with very limited resources, they didn't have choice to replace the fabric so easily. They...

"Name" on Sashiko Vintage Piece? What is a good...

Sashiko was a form of stitching pratice for the ordinary Japanese People. In Harsh winter with very limited resources, they didn't have choice to replace the fabric so easily. They...