{"title":"Sashiko","description":"\u003ci\u003eSashiko\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003ci\u003eSashiko\u003c\/i\u003e created warmer and more durable fabrics for the Japanese farmer who originally used the stitch for practical reasons. Decorative \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching developed out of this need for warmth and durability and functions to embellish while strengthen the garment or object.","products":[{"product_id":"an-exquisitely-sashiko-stitched-cotton-indigo-bag-white-on-indigo","title":"An Exquisitely Sashiko Stitched Cotton Indigo Bag: White on Indigo","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. late nineteenth, early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n23\" x 10\", 58.5 cm x 25.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBags of this sort are very collectible and this particular bag--nicely sized--is a superb example.\u0026nbsp; This piece is made of very dark indigo dyed cotton with gorgeously executed \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching in contrasting white cotton thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large, chevron like border design on front and back is the \u003ci\u003ematsukawabishi\u003c\/i\u003e, or pine bark pattern; contained within this border are two repeat patterns, one on front and one on back.\u0026nbsp; The zig-zag pattern is \u003ci\u003esayagata\u003c\/i\u003e, a Buddhist design borrowed from China, and the hexagonal pattern is \u003ci\u003ekikko\u003c\/i\u003e, or tortoiseshell.\u0026nbsp; Both designs, of course, are auspicious.\u0026nbsp; The bottom of the back is beautifully decorated with a thread counted flame stitch pattern; the corners of the bottom of the bag are similarly decorated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful, collectible, and very recommended. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87479462,"sku":"1313","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/FabSashiBag1e.jpeg?v=1571438517"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-sashiko-stitched-zokin-printed-white-flannel","title":"A Pair of Sashiko Stitched Zokin: Printed White Flannel","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12\" x 9\" each, 30.5 cm x 23 cm each\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFun.\u0026nbsp; This pair of layered and \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched cotton pads are made of recycled, printed flannel cloth.\u0026nbsp; \u003c\/p\u003e\nThe unusual printed flannel is an odd but delightful cloth to use in the service of cleaning one's home--but here is a pair of \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e that are made of this uncharacteristically Japanese cloth, which begs to be used in the home as an accessory or just to be admired.\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87479532,"sku":"1532","price":31.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/FlannelZokin1.jpeg?v=1571438517"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-extremely-stitched-ankle-guards-thick-cotton","title":"A Pair of Extremely Stitched Ankle Guards: Thick Cotton","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n3\" x 13\", 7.5 cm x 33 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRural life in old Japan was a harsh existence for those who had to work the land and forage forests for food. lumber and other necessities for use in daily life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnkle guards were worn all across Japan to protect against abrasion from underbrush while working outside, and, like this pair shown here here, many were very heavily \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched to supply durability and to insure a longer life for these essential components of the rural costume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pair of ankle guards is stitched in very tight rows that cover almost the entire surface of the hand woven cotton fabric.\u0026nbsp; This particular pair is either lightly used or was dyed and over dyed in indigo, resulting in the deep blue color.\u0026nbsp; Dyeing and re dyeing in indigo was common practice as indigo strengthened the fibers of the cotton and obscured dirt and stains to the cloth.\u0026nbsp; The tabs are sewn on by hand and there is a faint fading to the one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust wonderful. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87479922,"sku":"2084","price":105.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/VeryDeepStitching1a.jpeg?v=1571438517"},{"product_id":"a-pair-of-rustic-and-boro-hand-guards-extreme-sashiko-stitching","title":"A Pair of Rustic and Boro Hand Guards: Extreme Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003eeach: 8\u0026quot; x 5\u0026quot;, 20 cm x 12.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese  very rustic, heavily \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched pieces were used  as a  kind of hand guard, called \u003ci\u003etekko\u003c\/i\u003e, to protect the hands and   wrists from  abrasions, etc. during hard, outdoor work and\/ or while   walking in the  forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is of faded, indigo dyed \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e   cotton with very tight rows  of white cotton \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching.    Note the elaborate stitch  used to secure the ties to the front of   these 'hand guards.'  Note as  well the hard use these pieces were put   through, as evidenced by the  wear to the white cotton \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e   stitches and to the pieces in  general.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNote as well the loss to the cloth as can be seen on the \u0026quot;palm\u0026quot; side of the \u003ci\u003etekko\u003c\/i\u003e, and the few, spattered stains. \u003cbr \/\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese are wonderful   remnants from old--and rural--Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":87481902,"sku":"2513","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TekkoBoro1.jpeg?v=1571438518"},{"product_id":"a-thick-cotton-furoshiki-diamond-net-sashiko-stitching","title":"A Thick Cotton Furoshiki: Diamond Net Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n29\" x 32\", 73.5 cm x 81 cm \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat an interesting and unusual textile this is.\u0026nbsp; Its intended function is not known, but it appears to have been used as a \u003ci\u003efuroshiki\u003c\/i\u003e or a traditional wrapping cloth. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made of very heavily and thickly woven cotton; three pieces are hand sewn together to create one piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the entirety of the surface of the cloth is very thick \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching, the pattern being a kind of diamond net design. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece has been used and although it has been washed, it still shows some ingrained discoloration from wear. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully subtle piece of hand stitched cotton.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":88208832,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/diamondnetsashiko1.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-wonderful-zokin-or-dustrag-tsutsugaki","title":"A Wonderful Zokin or Dustrag: Tsutsugaki","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13\" x 8\", 33 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or sashiko stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers of cotton cloth--and is amply clear from the photos--is then densely stictched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e so interesting is that it is sewn from an old cotton piece that was taken from a \u003ci\u003etsutsugaki\u003c\/i\u003e textile: this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shows part of a \u003ci\u003ekamon\u003c\/i\u003e or family crest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo blue of the cotton is still rich and intense, and the partial \u003ci\u003ekamon\u003c\/i\u003e makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e rather unique.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":89628702,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/KamonZokin1.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-katazome-zokin-or-dustrag-pauwlonia-and-genji-ko","title":"A Katazome Zokin or Dustrag: Pauwlonia and Genji-ko","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12\" x 8\", 30.5 cm x 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or sashiko stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers \nof cotton cloth--and is amply clear from the photos--is then densely \nstictched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e so interesting is that it is sewn from an old cotton piece that was taken from a \u003ci\u003ekatazome \u003c\/i\u003etextile, or a textile that was decorated using a stencil resist method: this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shows a stylized pauwlonia flower and a partial image of a symbol from the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.lizadalby.com\/LD\/TofM_Genjiko.html\"\u003eGenji ko incense naming game.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo blue of the cotton is still rich and intense, and the images of the pauwlonia and the Genji ko symbol are wonderful additions. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":89628772,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/KataZokin1.jpg?v=1571438519"},{"product_id":"a-folded-and-sashiko-stitched-zokin-unusual-shape","title":"A Folded and Sashiko Stitched Zokin: Unusual 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unusual--thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":89629642,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/OddZokin1.jpg?v=1571438521"},{"product_id":"an-unusual-sashiko-stitched-textile-cotton-square-with-a-handle","title":"An Unusual Sashiko Stitched Textile: Cotton Square with a Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n34\" x 26\", 86.5 cm x 66 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith folk textiles, there are times when one is just not sure why something was made: it is understandable to think that something was fashioned to answer a particular need at a particular time--and maybe this \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched textile is just that kind of thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rectangular-shaped cotton piece, the whole being sewn from two individual pieces.\u0026nbsp; The curious detail to this textile is the \"handle\" which is sewn to the top: why was this done?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the cloth is stitched in thick cotton \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e thread, the design being that of a grid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEven thought this is a mystery textile, it is still quite attractive, in good condition, and can be applied to many different situations in the home or in art projects.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":90760052,"sku":"","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SashikoGrid1.jpg?v=1571438522"},{"product_id":"a-squarish-zokin-grid-and-crisscross-sashiko-stitching","title":"A Square Shaped Zokin: Grid and Crisscross Sashiko Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n14\" x 13 3\/4\", 35.5 cm x 35 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stitched all over, is well-worn, faded and abraded, and is a lovely and unusual \u003ci\u003esashiko \u003c\/i\u003estitched boro cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":93219392,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/StrangeZokin1.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"a-stitched-zokin-recycled-shirt","title":"A Stitched Zokin: Recycled Shirt?","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n15\" x 11\", 38 cm x 28 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an interesting, hand woven, layered cotton \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e or dust cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes it interesting its unusual shape: often \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e are rectangular in shape and this one is a rectangle with a kind of strange, extension emerging from one of its corners..\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis effect may be due to the fact that this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e seems have been refashioned from a garment; it seems this was a shirt that was folded in half and the two sleeves were laying on top of each other before they were stitched closed.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust wonderful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe dustrag is \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched all over, is well-worn, faded and abraded, and is a lovely and unusual \u003ci\u003esashiko \u003c\/i\u003estitched boro cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust lovely--and awfully unusual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default 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lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":93219462,"sku":"","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/StrangeZokin3.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"a-heavily-sashiko-stitched-tekko-kasuri-hand-guards","title":"A Heavily Sashiko Stitched Tekko: Kasuri Hand Guards","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n  each: 8\" x 5\", 20 cm x 12.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThese  very rustic, heavily \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched pieces were used  as a  kind of hand guard, called \u003ci\u003etekko\u003c\/i\u003e, to protect the hands and   wrists from  abrasions, etc. during hard, outdoor work and\/ or while   walking in the  forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eEach piece is of faded, indigo dyed \u003ci\u003ekasuri\u003c\/i\u003e   cotton with very tight rows  of white cotton \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e\n stitching.    Note the elaborate stitch  used to secure the ties to the\n front of   these 'hand guards.'  Note as  well the hard use these \npieces were put   through, as evidenced by the  wear to the white cotton\n \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e   stitches and to the pieces in  general.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNote as well the loss to the cloth as can be seen on the \"palm\" side of the \u003ci\u003etekko\u003c\/i\u003e, and the few, spattered stains. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThese are wonderful   remnants from old--and rural--Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":96489032,"sku":"","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/TekkoHandGuards1.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"a-kasuri-zokin-1-traditional-dustrag","title":"A Kasuri Zokin #1: Traditional Dustrag","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n9\" x 12\", 23 cm x 30.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or sashiko stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers \nof cotton cloth which are then \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e \nstictched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e so interesting is that it is sewn from hand loomed \u003ci\u003ekasuri \u003c\/i\u003eor ikat cottons: the play of white, short stitches against the woven pattern of the kasuri cloth is just lovely and visually very interesting.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe indigo blue of the cotton is still rich and intense; this traditional dustrag will make a wonderful home accessory.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely thing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":96489072,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/ZoukinDustrag1.jpg?v=1571438523"},{"product_id":"a-rustic-zokin-1-pieced-and-stitched","title":"A Rustic Zokin #1: Pieced and Stitched","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n8 1\/2\" x 11 1\/2\", 21.5 cm x 29 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or sashiko stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers \nof cotton cloth which are then \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e \nstictched together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e so interesting is that it is sewn from pieces of hand loomed cotton: the play of white, short stitches against the woven pattern of the striped cloth is just lovely and visually very interesting.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color of the cotton is still very good; 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The \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching, which covers the entire front and back surface of the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, is beautifully executed and adds charm to this otherwise utilitarian cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very good looking \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e with lovely stitching.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":99556282,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BlueZokin1.jpg?v=1571438524"},{"product_id":"a-boro-cotton-zokin-woven-stripes","title":"A Boro Cotton Zokin: Woven Stripes","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n8 3\/4\" x 11 1\/4\", 22 cm x 28.5 cm\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThis is a very handsome \u003ci\u003eboro\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003ezokin \u003c\/i\u003ewhich is sewn from recycled cotton cloth of woven stripes, probably about four layers in all.\u0026nbsp; 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The \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching, which covers the entire front and back surface of the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, is beautifully executed and adds charm to this otherwise utilitarian cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cdiv\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n  \u003ci\u003eZokin\u003c\/i\u003e are traditional Japanese dustrags which are almost always made from layered and \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched scraps of cloth--note the loss and abrasion to the base cloth of this dust rag.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":101341592,"sku":"","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/RaggedZokin1.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-large-zokin-1-layered-boro-cotton-dustrag","title":"A Large Zokin #1: Layered Boro Cotton Dustrag","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13\" x 18\", 33 cm x 45.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, Japanese cottons and it seems that there are about four layers of cloth that comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally interesting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that has been recycled, you will see surface wear to the piece on both sides.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust wonderful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":106171392,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BigZokin1.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-large-zokin-2-layered-boro-cotton-dustrag","title":"A Large Zokin #2: Layered Boro Cotton Dustrag","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n11 3\/4\" x 16\", 30 cm x 40.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about four layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the piece on both sides.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":106171412,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BoroBigZokin1.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-large-zokin-3-hemp-stitched-boro-cotton-dustrag","title":"A Large Zokin #3: Hemp Stitched Boro Cotton Dustrag","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13\" x 14 1\/2\", 33 cm x 36.75 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about two layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the piece on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":106171632,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/HempstitchZokin1.jpg?v=1571438525"},{"product_id":"a-large-zokin-recycled-black-clothing","title":"A Large Zokin: Recycled Black Clothing","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n14 1\/2\" x 17\", 37 cm x 43 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large and thickly layered \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or dustcloth, which has been assembled from old, discarded, commercially produced black cotton.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe actual black cloth of the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e seems to be machine stitched while the finished\u003ci\u003e zokin\u003c\/i\u003e shows hand stitched, vertical rows of white cotton thread.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle play of black-on-black is just wonderful, as is the quite large size of this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, which could easily be used as a placemat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWonderful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":107164452,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BlackZokin1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-large-zokin-two-woven-stripes","title":"A Large Zokin: Two Woven Stripes","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13\" x 18 3\/4\", 33 cm x 47.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a large and thickly layered \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or dustcloth, which has been assembled from two types of old, discarded, hand loomed striped cotton cloth.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton used to create this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is clearly re-used as is evident from the surface abrasion and patina to the striped cloth.\u0026nbsp; The entire \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is covered in vertical rows of white, \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subtle play of stripe-on-stripe is just wonderful, as is the quite large size of this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, which could easily be used as a placemat.\u003c\/p\u003e\nWonderful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":107164522,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BoroPatinaZokin1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"an-amazingly-sashiko-stitched-maekake-faux-bingata-trim","title":"An Amazingly Sashiko Stitched Maekake: Faux Bingata Trim","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid to late twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched area: 20 1\/4\" x 16\", 51.5 cm x 40.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched cotton \u003ci\u003emaekake\u003c\/i\u003e or a traditional apron. \u003ci\u003eMaekake\u003c\/i\u003e, were worn by everyone in old Japan, especially by women--and they were a part of the every day work outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\nThis mid twentieth century \u003ci\u003emaekake\u003c\/i\u003e is a real eye dazzler, and quite unlike an every day \u003ci\u003emaekake \u003c\/i\u003esince it is so beautifully decorated with sashiko stitching and is finished with such a lovely, cotton tie.\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is intensely and expertly \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched: by comparing the back of the piece--shown in the accompanying detail photos--with the front of the piece, you can see that the sashiko is the same on both sides.\u0026nbsp; The stitches are regular and beautifully done.\u0026nbsp; The pattern, too, is just lovely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cotton tie is a faux \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/products\/a-small-fragment-of-bingata-okinawan-stencil-dyeing\"\u003ebingata \u003c\/a\u003ecloth, an imitation of the pricey and well-loved Okinawan stencil dyed cloth which is usually brightly colored.\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beauty seems not to have been worn and the condition is fine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA really lovely and impressive \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e textile, and one that is highly recommended--and wearable.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":107164912,"sku":"","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/SashikoBingataApron1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-hemp-stitched-boro-zokin-1-purple-patch","title":"A Large Hemp Stitched Boro Zokin #1: Purple Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13 1\/4\" x 14 1\/2\", 33.5 cm x 36.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about two-to-three layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the\u0026nbsp; cloth pieces on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail, one that we always look for in old Japanese rural textiles: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn, which adds a rustic element to the already beautifully unintended artfulness of this everyday cloth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":108880942,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/HempZokin1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-hemp-stitched-boro-zokin-1-rust-ground-and-blue-patch","title":"A Large Hemp Stitched Boro Zokin #2: Rust Ground and Blue Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12 3\/4\" x 14\", 32.5 cm x 356.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about two-to-three layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the\u0026nbsp; cloth pieces on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail, one that we always look for in old Japanese rural textiles: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn, which adds a rustic element to the already beautifully unintended artfulness of this everyday cloth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":108881982,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/HempZokin2.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-hemp-stitched-boro-zokin-3-pieced-ground-and-kasuri-patch","title":"A Large Hemp Stitched Boro Zokin #3: Pieced Ground and Kasuri Patch","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n12 1\/2\" x 14\", 31.5 cm x 35.5 cm\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about two-to-three layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the\u0026nbsp; cloth pieces on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail, one that we always look for in old Japanese rural textiles: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn, which adds a rustic element to the already beautifully unintended artfulness of this everyday cloth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":108881992,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/HempZokin3.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-boro-zokin-hemp-stitching","title":"A Boro Zokin: Hemp Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n13 1\/4\" x 13 1\/2\", 33.5 cm x 34.5 cm\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about two layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the piece on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":110582912,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BigBlueZokin1.jpg?v=1571438526"},{"product_id":"a-large-figured-zokin-hemp-stitching","title":"A Large Figured Zokin: Hemp Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early to mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n11 1\/2\" x 15\", 29 cm x 38 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the past we have shown and sold many \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, or Japan's traditional dustrag which is hand sewn from layers of discarded cloth.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one, and the two others we are showing today, are slightly different than the \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e shown before because these are a bit larger in size (please note the dimensions listed above).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is an unintended, artful collage of discarded, \nJapanese cottons and it seems that there are about two layers of cloth \nthat comprise this one \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp; Front and back are equally \ninteresting: and of course, since this textile was a working one that \nhas been recycled, you will see surface wear to the piece on both sides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cloth used to create this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e is a kind of commercial kasuri cotton that shows the traditional yabane or arrow feather motif. \u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":110583432,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/YabaneZokin1.jpg?v=1571438527"},{"product_id":"a-sashiko-stitched-and-shibori-dyed-head-covering-tohoku","title":"A Sashiko Stitched and Shibori Dyed Head Covering: Tohoku","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. mid twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n60\" x 12 3\/4\", 152.5 cm x 32.5 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis length of indigo dyed, \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitched cotton is a traditional head covering from Japan's north east or Tohoku region which is called a \u003ci\u003ezukin\u003c\/i\u003e or a n\u003ci\u003eaga tenugui.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis piece comes from Akita prefecture, and its \u003ci\u003eshibor\u003c\/i\u003ei decoration is very much in the spirit of the spare, dark \u003ci\u003eshibori\u003c\/i\u003e for which Akita is known. The discreet, small \u003ci\u003eshibori \u003c\/i\u003emarkings are a very nice foil to the white hand stitching as well as the strip of \u003ci\u003ekasuri \u003c\/i\u003ecotton that borders one end of the \u003ci\u003ezukin\u003c\/i\u003e.\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eNote, in particular, the expert and fanciful stitching to the one, short end of the head covering, and the intricate stitch work on top of the long, patch.\u0026nbsp; The simple, linear white cotton stitches are done using a back stitch: the piece is entirely hand stitched.\n\u003cbr \/\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\nOne of the two short ends of the head covering is unfinished; the reverse is backed with a kind of \u003ci\u003ekatazome\u003c\/i\u003e cotton showing bamboo leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe condition is worn, but in fine shape for its age and for its history.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eA lovely piece to admire or to use as in home decor.\u0026nbsp; 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It is also \nsewn from scraps of very faded green cotton cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Vertical rows of haphazard \u003ci\u003esashiko\u003c\/i\u003e stitching keep this layered rag quilted in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust charming.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":111944352,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/GreenPiecedZokin1.jpg?v=1571438527"},{"product_id":"a-large-hemp-stitched-zokin-green-and-purple","title":"A Large Hemp Stitched Zokin: Green and Purple","description":"\u003cp\u003eca. early twentieth century\u003cbr \/\u003e\n10 1\/4\" x 13 1\/4\", 25.25 cm x 33.5 cm\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis is a really wonderful, hand stitched \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e, a traditional \ndustrag that is created from scraps of old cloth in what may be arguably\n one of the last phases of repurposing of old cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThis one is \nlarger than most--please see the dimensions listed above.\u0026nbsp; 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Front and back are equally \ninteresting and are of patched, predominately brown colored cotton.\u003cbr \/\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this wonderful detail, one that we always look for in old Japanese rural textiles: the stitching done on this \u003ci\u003ezokin\u003c\/i\u003e uses hemp yarn, which adds a rustic element to the already beautifully unintended artfulness of this everyday cloth.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\nJust wonderful.\u0026nbsp;\n","brand":"Sri","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":117741502,"sku":"","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0070\/9422\/products\/BrownPatchedZokin1.jpg?v=1571438528"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.srithreads.com\/collections\/sashiko.oembed?page=32","provider":"Sri","version":"1.0","type":"link"}