Sashiko Santoku Bag [Large] : D

A beautiful handmade pouch featuring traditional Japanese sashiko embroidery on vintage aizome (indigo-dyed) fabric. Each piece is meticulously hand-stitched by ITOTSUZURI, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design.

This type of pouch was originally known as Santoku-bukuro, which translates to “three benefits pouch” or “three-way pouch.” Its origins date back to the Edo period (1603–1868), when it was used to carry small personal items.

The fabric used is vintage Japanese aizome boro - textiles that have been patched and mended using traditional sashiko stitching. Boro embodies the philosophy of "mottainai" (a sense of regret over waste), where worn textiles are strengthened and beautified through layers of handwork, resulting in one-of-a-kind patterns and textures.

The large-sized pouch is ideal for carrying an iPad mini, A5 notebooks, glasses, or other small essentials. While it is not padded, it is made with a double layer of cotton fabric for added strength and structure.

Each pouch is completely hand-sewn and features unique sashiko embroidery on both sides - no two are ever the same.

This design [D] features a mix of traditional patterns, including Takeda Hishizashi, Kakinoha (persimmon flower), Komenoha (rice flower), and Kaikoga (silkworm moth).

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[SHORTDESCRIPTION]

• Measurements: Approximately 18cm H × 22cm W / 7" H x 8.6" W (when folded)
• Materials: [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed)
  [Thread] Cotton sashiko thread
  [Cord] Cotton (indigo-dyed)
• The pouch has a cord to wrap around to close/open
• Each pouch is completely unique
• Handcrafted in Japan
  

Please note that each item is completely handmade, so measurements may vary slightly.

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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