The Art of Mending ~Sashiko~

Sashiko is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using variations running stiches.

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Sashiko needlework is a form of Japanese folk embroidery using variations of running stitches.

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Sashiko was born in Northern area of Japan, hundreds of years ago.

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Simple running stitches were used to reinforce or to mend worn farm clothes, making the darned piece stronger and warmer rather than for decorative purposes.

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Overtime, in various areas of Japan, different stitches were used for decorative purposes with motifs from nature and geometric designs.