A Sashiko Stitched Zokin: Pattern over Indigo Dyed Kasuri Base

mid twentieth century
14 1/2" x 13 1/4", 37 cm x 33.5 cm

A zokin is a traditional Japanese dust cloth or cleaning rag; it is usually made from old pieces of cloth and it is usually layered and stitched for durability.   

Along with diapers, zokin are among the traditional household textiles that represent the end of the line where the repurposing or recycling of cloth is concerned.

This example shows a sashiko stitched zokin of indigo blue toned kasuri cotton. The zokin is of good size with a wonderful network of sashiko stitched lines.

Really lovely.