Atsushi's thoughts on Sashiko/Boro

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
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 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...

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 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.
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.

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...
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Simple Guide to Start Your Sashiko Journey - Ho...
I often receive a similar question:“How can I learn Sashiko (and Boro) from you—to stitch like you do?” Over the years, I’ve written many blog articles to answer this, including...
Simple Guide to Start Your Sashiko Journey - Ho...
I often receive a similar question:“How can I learn Sashiko (and Boro) from you—to stitch like you do?” Over the years, I’ve written many blog articles to answer this, including...
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Update on How New U.S. Tariffs May Affect the P...
In April 2025, the United States government announced a significant policy change—new tariffs on a wide range of imported goods, including materials commonly used in traditional crafts. As many of...
Update on How New U.S. Tariffs May Affect the P...
In April 2025, the United States government announced a significant policy change—new tariffs on a wide range of imported goods, including materials commonly used in traditional crafts. As many of...
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Schedule for Non-Fulfilment Time in 2025 for Sa...
As Sashiko Story Store is a single-person business, we would need to cease the shipping fulfillment when Atsushi is on the business trip (mainly for In-Person Workshop). Please be advised...
Schedule for Non-Fulfilment Time in 2025 for Sa...
As Sashiko Story Store is a single-person business, we would need to cease the shipping fulfillment when Atsushi is on the business trip (mainly for In-Person Workshop). Please be advised...