Japanese sashiko: The art of stitching stories

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 clothing, enhancing both strength and beautiful geometric motives. To delve deeper into this unique art, we talked with lifelong sashiko artisan Atsushi Futatsuya.

To learn more about Japanese shashiko, read: The 300-year-old Japanese method of upcycling

Video by Alex Trowbridge

Produced by Natalia Guerrero

 

9 November 2023