400 years ago, a stitching technique called sashiko surged among working rural communities in Japan. Intended to reinforce fabrics for brutal winters, it also results in intricately textured ...

MAEBASHI -- A workshop to repair clothes using the traditional Japanese embroidery technique called "sashiko" was held recently at a Uniqlo store in this east Japan city to spread the word on how ...

The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair. The service is winning over the hearts of European ...