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 ...

The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair ... contrasting thread to the surface of clothing ...

MAEBASHI -- A workshop to repair clothes using the traditional Japanese embroidery technique called "sashiko" was held ... using thick needles and cotton threads. Harunobu Kaneko, 41, from the ...