Sashiko
Sashiko is a quilting technique using a running stitch to reinforce and prolong the life of a fabric or to stitch and recycle old pieces of cloth into a new garment. Sashiko created warmer and more durable fabrics for the Japanese farmer who originally used the stitch for practical reasons. Decorative sashiko stitching developed out of this need for warmth and durability and functions to embellish while strengthen the garment or object.
A Traditional Dustcloth: A Large Boro Zokin
ca. mid twentieth century 12 1/4" x 15 1/4", 31 cm x 38.5... (more)
A Very Large and Beautifully Boro Sashiko Furoshiki: Many Patches and Stitches
ca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century 74" x 74", &... (more)
A Finely Sashiko Stitched Furoshiki: Kasuri Cotton and Beautifully Stitched Trim
early to mid twentieth century 42" x 40", 106.5 cm x 101.... (more)
A Sashiko Stitched Zokin: Small Plaid, Narrow Stripes
ca. mid twentieth century 13 3/4" x 12 1/4", 35 cm x 31 c... (more)
A Hand Stitched Zokin: Traditional Dust Rag
ca. mid twentieth century 9" x 14 1/4", 23 cm x 36 cm&nbs... (more)
A Large Sashiko Stitched Kotatsugake: Resist Dyed Family Crest
ca. mid twentieth century 62" x 56", 157.5 cm x 142.25 cm... (more)
A Group of Three Sashiko Fragments: Tohoku Stitching
ca. early to mid twentieth century large fragment: 11 1/2... (more)
A Zokin: Recycled Cotton Shirt
ca mid to late twentieth century 9" x 12", 23 cm x 30.5 c... (more)
A Large and Fine Patched Cotton Furoshiki: Sashiko Kanji
ca. mid twentieth century 68" x 64", 172.5 cm x 162.5 cm ... (more)
A Large Sashiko Stitched Furoshiki: Folding Fan and Kanji
ca. early to mid twentieth century 46" x 46", 117 cm x 11... (more)