A Zanshi Zokin: Dustrag of Leftover Threads

This zokin, or sashiko stitched dustrag, is sewn from layers of cotton cloth which are then sashiko stictched together.

What makes this zokin so interesting is that it is of a good size--larger than most.  More intriguing, however, is that this zokin is hand stitched on one side using zanshi-ori or cotton cloth that is woven from leftover cotton yarns.

This traditional dustrag shows a lot of visual appeal, both in terms of color and texture.

A lovely thing.