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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.

A Densely Sashiko Stitched Indigo Dyed Cotton Bag: Beautiful

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century
20" x 11", 51 cm x 30 cm

Dense rows of white... (more)



An Elaborately Sashiko Stitched Indigo Cotton Furoshiki

ca. 1920
62" x 62", 157.5 cm x 157.5 cm

This is a wonderfully, elaborately... (more)



Indigo Dyed, Sashiko Stitched 'Tabi'

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century
9" x 4 1/4" x 4", 23 cm x 11.5 cm x 10 cm... (more)



Three Sashiko Stitched Zokin: Cream Flannel

ca. early to mid Twentieth century
approximately 12" x 8", 30.5 x 20.5 cm each

Zokin... (more)



A Large, Repaired Sashiko Furoshiki

Meiji or  Taisho Era, c. 1910-15
65"/ 165 cm x 60"/ 152 cm
This very deeply colored indigo... (more)


Unavailable products

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An Intensely Sashiko Stitched Apron: Hemp Leaf Pattern

ca. mid-Twentieth century
22 1/2" x24", 57cm x 61 cm

This is a superb example of a highly... (more)



A Sashiko Stitched Drawsting Bag: White on Indigo

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century
10" x 8 1/4" x 4", 25.5 cm x 21 cm x 10... (more)



A Zokin: Asa Thread, Sashiko Stitched: Kanji

ca. 1920-40
9 1/2" x 12 1/2", 23 cm x 32 cm

Wonderfully textured from the all over... (more)



A Gorgeous Sashiko Stitched Furoshiki: Indigo Dyed Kasuri

ca. early Twentieth century
40" x 38", 111.5 cm x 96.5 cm

A jewel. This wonderfully executed... (more)



A Small and Beautiful Sashiko Stitched Furoshiki: Hemp Leaves and Waves

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century
40" x 38", 101.5 cm x 96.5 cm

This is a... (more)



A Sashiko Stitched Mini Furoshiki #2

ca. mid Twentieth century
29 1/2" x 26", 74 cm x 66"

This small wrapping cloth is lovely. Of... (more)



Heavily Sashiko Stitched Group of 3 Zokin, #1

ca. 1920-40
each approximately 12" x 11", 30.5 cm x 28 cm

This group of cotton zokin--or... (more)



Indigo Dyed, Cotton Sashiko Stitched Tabi

ca. early Twentieth century
9" x 4" x 4 1/2", 23 cm x 10 cm x 11.5 cm

Deeply indigo dyed... (more)



A Sashiko Stitched Kasuri Vest: Indigo Dyed Cotton

ca. early Twentieth century
26" x 18 1/2", 66 cm x 47 cm

A wonderful utilitarian garment,... (more)



A Sashiko Stitched Mini Furoshiki #1

ca. early Twentieth century
30" x 25 1/2", 76 cm x 64.5 cm

Of hand woven cotton, this little... (more)



Extremely Heavily Stitched Work Trousers: Countless Rows of Tight Sashiko

ca. mid Twentieth century
30" x 18 1/2", 77 cm x 47 cm

This pair of work pants is created... (more)



A Meticulously Sashiko Stitched Maekake: Sayagata Pattern

ca. mid Twentieth century
21" x 22 1/2", 53 cm x 57 cm

This intensely and expertly... (more)



A Panel from a Work Coat: Long Rows of Sashiko Stitching

ca. early Twentieth century
71" x 13", 180 cm x 33 cm

This long, indigo dyed, sashiko... (more)



A Sashiko Stitched Pad: Hemp Leaf/Stitched over Hemp Leaf/Printed

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century
23" x 11", 58.5 cm x 28 cm

This is a curious... (more)



An Indigo Dyed, Sashiko Stitched 'Tool or Coin Bag'

ca. late Nineteenth, early Twentieth century
22" x 11", 56 cm x 28 cm

This is a wonderful... (more)




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