We’re incredibly proud to publish ‘Sashiko Stories’ by Atsushi Futatsuya (@sashikostory) in our latest summer issue! In his interview with @mamasteddybear, Atsushi discusses how cultural appropriation shows up in the practice of Sashiko and how crafters and teachers can approach the practice in a more informed and respectful way. Issue…
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I am back from the Thanksgiving break! I did not plan any workshop in December o
I am back from the Thanksgiving break! I did not plan any workshop in December on purpose. There is a pile of threads and items I would like to share. I will do so little by little. Meanwhile, the items already listed on are getting low in stock. If it…
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One last business-related post before I leave to Boston. I will be taking time o
One last business-related post before I leave to Boston. I will be taking time off for the Thanksgiving Holiday starting tomorrow evening to Sunday 12/1. The website will remain open, however, all of the order after tomorrow 9am (EST – changed the time a bit due to the plan change)…
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The first time in 3 years of business in the US, I will take a weekend off on Th
The first time in 3 years of business in the US, I will take a weekend off on Thanksgiving Holiday this year, 2019. I plan to take my daughter to Boston – the 2nd time after 2006… Wow! Our website will be active during the holiday, but all of the…
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All of the “planned” Sashiko Workshop is completed for 2019. Now, in between hol
All of the “planned” Sashiko Workshop is completed for 2019. Now, in between holidays, I will introduce the thread, supplies, and items that I really wanted to introduce in 2019. I hope I can keep inspiring and encouraging your Sashiko. (Semi-) private Sashiko workshop is available to schedule in 2019…
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Over this weekend (11/8 ~ 11/10), I will be in NYC for Sashiko Workshop. I will
Over this weekend (11/8 ~ 11/10), I will be in NYC for Sashiko Workshop. I will make a package to the order placed during those 3 days, but the web store is open as always. This is a package of Kofu – Japanese vintage Fabric – and the beautiful Natural…
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Kakishibu – Persimmon Tannin Dye – is one of our favorite Natural Dye. The stron
Kakishibu – Persimmon Tannin Dye – is one of our favorite Natural Dye. The strong Gold (and earth) Color is created by the Natural Persimmon, UV light (Sun Light), an artisan’s hands. Fruit (Vegetable), Sun, and people. It is the best combination that I can ask for the natural thread….
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We can all interpret Sashiko as we want. After all, it is just a form of hand-st
We can all interpret Sashiko as we want. After all, it is just a form of hand-stitching. However, in order for you to truly experience the Sashiko we practice, I need to keep saying it. “Thread Matters”. There are only 2 kinds of Sashiko thread we have proven as “effective…
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The words are very convenience. It secures the accuracy and efficiency of commun
The words are very convenience. It secures the accuracy and efficiency of communication. However, occasionally, we feel something more than words. Hand-crafting, here Sashiko stitching for me, can amplify the message beyond the words. So can Music. So can good food. So can you – sometimes without the words. A…
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The Sashiko pieces we introduce on Instagram is “results” of our enormous amount
The Sashiko pieces we introduce on Instagram is “results” of our enormous amount of time in stitching. Hours of stitching after years (decades) of practicing. We know the numbers of people who had spent their life in Sashiko – without asking for admiration. It is another character of Japaneseness. ☆…