
Sashiko
Sashiko originated in Japan about 400 years ago and was a way of making clothes warmer, and also preserving them. By putting two or more layers of cloth together and sewing with running stitch, it creates small pockets of air in the clothing, which trap warmth. Beautiful, geometric patterns were stitched in undyed thread to create the classic 'cream on blue' look which we associate with sashiko today.
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