Sashiko Pot Holder [E]

This pot holder features beautiful sashiko stitching on one side, worked on vintage Japanese textile. The pattern combines traditional motifs such as kaki no hana (persimmon flower), nijū kaki no hana (double persimmon flower), kaki no hana no ura (reverse persimmon flower), and benibana (safflower), creating a subtle variation within a repetitive design, rich in detail.

The reverse side is finished in a boro style, made from carefully arranged vintage fabric remnants, stitched together with expressive, random sashiko work. Each piece is carefully handmade by ITOTSUZURI, reflecting a thoughtful and enduring approach to making.

A small loop allows for easy hanging. It can be used as a practical pot holder, or placed beneath a teapot or dish as part of a table setting. It also makes a quiet, decorative presence when hung in the kitchen.

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• Measurements: Approximately 15cm W × 15cm H / 6" W x 6" H (not including the loop)
• Materials: [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed)
  [Thread] Cotton sashiko thread
• The pot holder has a loop for hanging
• Each piece 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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