The Kasane (No knots finishing in Sashiko) have not come out after the project was completed. I am glad that I could confirm it with my students in the US, in English. Some Sashiko teachers may teach you “The Kasane” does not work… Well, it is not Kasane that makes…
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Sashiko became a really big trend. Now, “Any thread” became “Sashiko thread” and
Sashiko became a really big trend. Now, “Any thread” became “Sashiko thread” and advertised. This “thread” will be “◯◯ Thread” when the trend moves on. In this Internet world, it is impossible to track each item and argue with the seller. Only thing we can do instead is to ask…
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Restocked! The Black/Gray Color from Kakishibu (Japanese Kaki Persimmon Tannin D
Restocked! The Black/Gray Color from Kakishibu (Japanese Kaki Persimmon Tannin Dye) are restocked now (a few skeins per color available). The color of black is quite difficult to achieve with Natural Dye. I thought all of the Kakishibu Black were sold out.. But Keiko from @Sashi.Co had several of those…
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Finally! I restocked a very few skeins of Natural Dye Sashiko threads… hopefully
Finally! I restocked a very few skeins of Natural Dye Sashiko threads… hopefully more to come. Some are already sold out. All hand dyed Sashiko thread – I believe this is one of the high end Sashiko threads. Beautiful results, amazing colors. More importantly, very comfortable to work with. We…
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I understand that not everyone has access to “Sashiko Thread”, especially under
I understand that not everyone has access to “Sashiko Thread”, especially under this pandemic. However, as the artisan who dream of sustainable Sashiko, I cannot say “Any thread is good for Sashiko”. There are reasons why the Japanese developed thread for Sashiko. There are people who live by making the…
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It is about the Holiday Seasons! I hope you can have safe & good Holidays in Nov
It is about the Holiday Seasons! I hope you can have safe & good Holidays in November & December. Every year, I make this kind of announcement about our Holiday Sales, and here it is for this year. ☆ I am afraid that we do not offer any Special Discount…
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Color from the Nature always impresses me. It is an honor to sell the Sashiko Th
Color from the Nature always impresses me. It is an honor to sell the Sashiko Thread hand-dyed by Keiko Futatsuya with various Natural Dyes (The colors on the photo are from Lac Dye & Madders). ☆ Not only do we love the color “today”, the color from Nature also ages…
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The video of “How to avoid tangling Sashiko thread” is available on Youtube. (
The video of “How to avoid tangling Sashiko thread” is available on Youtube. (https://youtu.be/ekKoGmr2Ap0) ☆ In Sashiko, thread makes a huge difference. There are many reasons for calling it “Sashiko Thread”. Since Sashiko is quite simple, the quality of the thread matters in the result. ☆ Upcycle Stitches are here…
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In 2015, I didn’t even know what I knew. Last 5 years, I learned what/how I can
In 2015, I didn’t even know what I knew. Last 5 years, I learned what/how I can contribute to the Sashiko/Boro by sharing the “ordinary” I have received. I didn’t know the Sashiko I received was unique enough to surprise others. There are many people who have been supporting me…
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Another beautiful, one-of-a-kind, Natural Dye Sashiko Thread is listed. Natural
Another beautiful, one-of-a-kind, Natural Dye Sashiko Thread is listed. Natural Dye with Logwood let us create many beautiful colors such as gray, blue and purple. However, it also requires skills to dye evenly… and from time to time, we end up having a whole dye batch with uneven colors. If…