Sashiko Drawstring Bag [Small] : B

One-of-a-kind, beautifully crafted small drawstring bag – Kinchaku Bag – meticulously hand-stitched with beautiful sashiko embroidery by ITOTSUZURI.

Lovely sashiko embroidery is applied on one side of vintage Japanese fabric, while the other side features boro-like patches, creating a rough texture that beautifully contrasts with the meticulous embroidery.

Japanese vintage aizome (indigo-dyed) boro fabric is used to create these pouches. Boro is a traditional Japanese textile technique of patching and mending worn fabric with sashiko stitching, creating unique, layered patterns to strengthen the fabric and add decorative elements.

This small-sized bag is perfect for carrying a few small items such as a lipstick, keys, credit cards, etc. The cord is made by drying plants from the nettle family, stripping the stems, extracting the fibers, and twisting them into a cord.

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[SHORTDESCRIPTION]

• Measurements: Approximately 13cm H × 14.5cm W / 5.11" H x 5.7" W (when folded)
• Materials: [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed)
  [Thread] Cotton sashiko thread
  [Cord] Natural fiber
• Each pouch is completely unique
• Handcrafted in Japan
  

WAHT IS SASHIKO?
*Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery/stitching which dates back to the Edo period (1603–1867) - a technique that was born out of practical necessity in northern Japan where many people were extremely poor and winters were too harsh for cotton to grow. To extend the lifespan of clothes, a worn-out piece was stitched with layers of old cloth to increase strength with this durable embroidery. 

To learn more about Sashiko we highly recommend SASHIKO BOOK

ABOUT THE MAKER
ITOTSUZURI tells the story and culture of Shonai Sashiko* from a design point of view through their creations of precious textile crafts with sashiko work. ITOTSUZURI adopts the traditional and cultural background and aesthetic into a modern lifestyle while considering the ways for craft making towards establishing the Sound Material-Cycle Society in the age of abundance. 
*One of the three major styles of sashiko, originated in Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture.

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