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26 Ιουν 2023 · Sashiko holds great cultural significance in Japan, representing the ingenuity, resourcefulness, and patience of its people. The craft is deeply rooted in the Japanese concept of “mottainai,” which emphasizes the importance of avoiding waste and making the most of available resources.
Sashiko—frequently translated as “little stabs”—was born in Edo period Japan (1603–1868), when rural women attempted to prolong the life of their families’ tattered garments and bedding, giving rise to a humble form of white-on-indigo patchwork known as boro.
Just as each region or household in Japan has its own unique way of preparing miso soup—choosing different types of broth, varying the miso, and selecting their favorite ingredients—Sashiko, too, is shaped by personal preferences and individual creativity.
22 Δεκ 2011 · Sashiko – a now extinct Japanese textile technique and tradition which for centuries was used to adorn as much as make garments more durable. A portrait.
Sashiko (刺し子, lit. ' little stabs ') is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching used for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of cloth and clothing.
29 Μαρ 2017 · The Japanese developed Sashiko in many locations in Japan. Wherever a town (or a village) is surrounded by mountains and had a lot of snow over the winter, the place likely to have the Sashiko culture or similar stitching customs.
The words and concepts that define boro and Sashiko are not just about aesthetics or technique; they carry the weight of history, culture, and philosophy. They are deeply tied to the values of frugality, respect for materials, and the spirit of making do with what one has.
