Sashiko Fabric Runner [B] - sold out

This fabric runner is beautifully crafted from Japanese vintage textiles, featuring meticulously hand-stitched sashiko embroidery by  ITOTSUZURI.

The sashiko embroidery on this piece features a combination of several traditional patterns: Masuzashi, Hana-Juji-zashi, Jizashi, and double Kakinohana-zashi.
Masuzashi symbolizes a wish for abundant harvests, while the Kakinohana (persimmon flower) pattern is embroidered with hopes for fertility and prosperity, as the flowers rarely go to waste, with nearly all becoming fruit.

The boro technique has been applied to a small section of the front side and a larger part on the backside, which 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. The backside features aizome indigo-dyed vintage fabric, giving it a lovely and timeless feel.

The fabric runner is perfect for use on a table or other furniture, such as a chest or sideboard. It can also be enjoyed as wall art.

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[SHORTDESCRIPTION]

• Measurements: Approximately 105cm L × 16.5cm W / 41.33" L x 6.49" W (when folded)
• Materials: [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed)
  [Thread] Cotton sashiko thread 
• The pouch has a linen cord to wrap around to close/open
• 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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