{"product_id":"sashiko-santoku-pouch-large-f","title":"Sashiko Santoku Pouch [Large] : F","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eA beautiful large sashiko pouch from\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/collections\/itotsuzuri-sashiko\"\u003e ITOTSUZURI\u003c\/a\u003e, showcasing exquisite craftsmanship and timeless design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eOriginally called \u003cem\u003eSantoku-bukuro\u003c\/em\u003e, which directly translates to \"three benefits pouch\" or \"three ways pouch\", the history of this kind of pouch goes back to the Edo period (1603 – 1868) in Japan. In the ancient times these pouches were used to carry small items.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"0 0 []\"\u003eThis design [F] combines nagare-hishi-sashi (a flowing diamond pattern) with ga-sashi (moth motifs), hishi-sashi (diamond patterns), and benibana (safflower motifs).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJapanese vintage \u003cem\u003eaizome\u003c\/em\u003e (indigo-dyed) fabric is used to create these pouches and exquisite sashiko embroidery work has been so carefully stitched on both sides. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003eThe large-size pouch is perfect for fitting an iPad mini, A5-size notebook, glasses, and other small items. \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pouch is not padded but features a double layer of cotton fabric for added durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe pouch is hand-sewn with hand-stitched sashiko work and each pouch is completely unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOther designs and sizes 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\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/blogs\/news\/sashiko-by-itotsuzuri\"\u003eREAD ARTIST INTERVIEW--\u0026gt;\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\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 18cm w × 16cm h \/ \" w x \" h (when folded)\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\u003cbr\u003e[Cord] Natural Fiber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pouch has a linen cord to wrap around to close\/open\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach pouch 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":43121134174275,"sku":null,"price":143.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0203\/8604\/files\/IMG_2850-2.jpg?v=1775550848","url":"https:\/\/uguisustore.com\/products\/sashiko-santoku-pouch-large-f","provider":"UGUiSU STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}