Atsushi's thoughts on Sashiko/Boro

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...

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...