Sashiko
Japanese embroidery technique
Sashiko (刺し子) is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique originally used to reinforce and repair textiles. The technique dates back to the Edo period (1603-1868) and literally means "small stitches" in Japanese.
Sashiko is characterized by simple, geometric patterns. The stitches are small and regular, often in a repeating pattern, which not only gives the fabric strength, but also a decorative expression.
Originally used by Japanese farmers and fishermen to mend and reinforce their clothing, sashiko is now a popular craft in modern textile design and sustainable fashion. Sashiko is used both for repair (e.g. "visible mending") and as an aesthetic embroidery technique for clothing, bags and home textiles.

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Inspiration
Sashiko and Japanese ceramics
