Atsushi's thoughts on Sashiko/Boro

Why the Core & Essence Class Is Required to Learn Sashiko with Us

Why the Core & Essence Class Is Required to Lea...

Core & Essence is the shared foundation for learning Sashiko with us. More than simply learning how to use a palm thimble, the class introduces Unshin, Kata, posture, rhythm, and...

Why the Core & Essence Class Is Required to Lea...

Core & Essence is the shared foundation for learning Sashiko with us. More than simply learning how to use a palm thimble, the class introduces Unshin, Kata, posture, rhythm, and...

Boro Happens - and we do Sashiko.

Boro Happens - and we do Sashiko.

“Boro Happens” began as a playful phrase, but it carries a deeper story. Through language, cultural memory, and my own changing relationship with Boro, I explore how fabric becomes worn,...

Boro Happens - and we do Sashiko.

“Boro Happens” began as a playful phrase, but it carries a deeper story. Through language, cultural memory, and my own changing relationship with Boro, I explore how fabric becomes worn,...

Sashiko Koburoshiki (Small Wrapping Cloth) Exhibition in November 2025

Sashiko Koburoshiki (Small Wrapping Cloth) Exhi...

Sashiko has grown remarkably in global recognition. With that growth comes an expanding spectrum of how it is seen, interpreted, and practiced. As someone who has been immersed in Sashiko...

Sashiko Koburoshiki (Small Wrapping Cloth) Exhi...

Sashiko has grown remarkably in global recognition. With that growth comes an expanding spectrum of how it is seen, interpreted, and practiced. As someone who has been immersed in Sashiko...

Sashiko on Denim. It isn't as "labor intensive" as it looks like.

Sashiko on Denim. It isn't as "labor intensive"...

I’ve been stitching Sashiko on denim for about 15 years now, weaving this beautiful Japanese hand-stitching tradition into the rugged, iconic fabric of denim. Combining Sashiko and denim brings together...

Sashiko on Denim. It isn't as "labor intensive"...

I’ve been stitching Sashiko on denim for about 15 years now, weaving this beautiful Japanese hand-stitching tradition into the rugged, iconic fabric of denim. Combining Sashiko and denim brings together...

Sashiko Story for 3-Day Sashiko Workshop

Sashiko Story for 3-Day Sashiko Workshop

Imagine yourself stepping into a room filled with the calm energy of quiet concentration. The soft sound of thread being pulled through fabric fills the air, and you’re immediately drawn...

Sashiko Story for 3-Day Sashiko Workshop

Imagine yourself stepping into a room filled with the calm energy of quiet concentration. The soft sound of thread being pulled through fabric fills the air, and you’re immediately drawn...

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...

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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...

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