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 ... patterns into them by hand. Prices vary depending on the size ...

The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair ... is a meticulous hand sewing process that ...