There was a time when fabric and garment were very precious and hard to get. People who lived in north part of Japan needed to repair or mend for their garment and make protect from cold season. They stitched several layers of cloth carefully stitch by stitch.
Sashiko is a technique that was born from this and nowadays become one of traditional handicraft which was born from taking good care of things and the wisdom of life. At that time, there were no schools, and Sashiko was passed down from parent to child. Therefore, there is not just one technique, but multiple techniques.
Sashiko experience / workshop
canoha provides Sashiko experience. If you are interested in Sashiko stitching, please join it.
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![[1] Japanese Sashiko Embroidery workshop / Making Sashiko towel](https://cano-ha.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/5D9129BD-9E7B-4E89-82E4-48FC5A73306D.jpg)
[1] Japanese Sashiko Embroidery workshop / Making Sashiko towel
You have an experience of Sashiko embroidery stitching through making “Sashiko fukin”.
“Sashiko fukin” is known as dish towel in Japan and very popular Sashiko learning item for novices. This item is very practical. After finishing to make, you can use it as handkerchief, lunch mat, rapping something like sandwich, flower base mat etc.
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![[16]刺し子の針山づくり（刺し子・一目刺し）](https://cano-ha.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/370_250.jpg)
[2] Enjoy making Sashiko needle mountain / pincushion (Japanese embroidery)
Sashiko is like Japanese embroidery. You have experience to make Sashiko needle mountain. The patten is “Hydrangea” pattern. It’s a traditional Japanese pattern.
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[3] Sashiko visible mending / darning
Introduce some of the Sashiko mending and darning techniques. Please use it for various purposes such as repairing precious clothes, making use of leftover cloth, and making art.
