{"product_id":"sashiko-pot-holder-e","title":"Sashiko Pot Holder [E]","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eThis pot holder features beautiful \u003cem\u003esashiko\u003c\/em\u003e stitching on one side, worked on vintage Japanese textile. The pattern combines traditional motifs such as \u003cem\u003ekaki no hana\u003c\/em\u003e (persimmon flower), \u003cem\u003enijū kaki no hana\u003c\/em\u003e (double persimmon flower), \u003cem\u003ekaki no hana no ura\u003c\/em\u003e (reverse persimmon flower), and \u003cem\u003ebenibana\u003c\/em\u003e (safflower), creating a subtle variation within a repetitive design, rich in detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse side is finished in a \u003cem\u003eboro\u003c\/em\u003e style, made from carefully arranged vintage fabric remnants, stitched together with expressive, random sashiko work. Each piece is carefully handmade by \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/collections\/itotsuzuri-sashiko\"\u003eITOTSUZURI\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ereflecting a thoughtful and enduring approach to making.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther designs are also available. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/collections\/itotsuzuri-sashiko\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eView the entire collection here--\u0026gt;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"a-unordered-list a-vertical a-spacing-mini\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 15cm W × 15cm H \/ 6\" W x 6\" H (not including the loop)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/strong\u003e [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed) \u003cbr\u003e[Thread] Cotton sashiko thread\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pot holder has a loop for hanging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach piece is completely unique\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandcrafted in Japan\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eWAHT IS SASHIKO?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e*Sashiko\u003c\/em\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo learn more about Sashiko we highly recommend \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/products\/sashiko-book\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSASHIKO BOOK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eABOUT THE MAKER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eITOTSUZURI 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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e*One of the three major styles of sashiko, originated in Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/collections\/itotsuzuri-sashiko\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSEE ALL ITEMS BY ITOTSUZURI--\u0026gt;\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ITOTSUZURI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43124367687747,"sku":null,"price":103.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_2841-2E.jpg?v=1775657301","url":"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/products\/sashiko-pot-holder-e","provider":"UGUiSU STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}