Atsushi's thoughts on Sashiko/Boro

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...
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...
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...
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Sashiko Workshops & Classes 2026 – Learn In-Per...
In 2026, Atsushi Futatsuya will continue offering opportunities to learn the Core & Essence of Sashiko through in-person workshops, retreats, and online classes. Rooted in Japanese tradition, these gatherings go...
Sashiko Workshops & Classes 2026 – Learn In-Per...
In 2026, Atsushi Futatsuya will continue offering opportunities to learn the Core & Essence of Sashiko through in-person workshops, retreats, and online classes. Rooted in Japanese tradition, these gatherings go...
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Notice of Temporary Shipping Delay of Sashiko S...
As we move through the summer of 2025, we are entering a season of transition. Our family has decided to relocate, and with that decision comes the reality of packing,...
Notice of Temporary Shipping Delay of Sashiko S...
As we move through the summer of 2025, we are entering a season of transition. Our family has decided to relocate, and with that decision comes the reality of packing,...
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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...