Una form of art born from necessity. The Sashiko It is a traditional Japanese embroidery technique, born in the Edo period (1603-1868) as a method to strengthen and repair fabrics. The term “Sashiko” means “Small points” and refers to the main feature of this embroidery: a filza point performed with White cotton wires on fabrics generally on tones of blue.
The origins of Sashiko
Lo Sashiko was born as one necessity for Japanese working classesin particular peasants and fishermen, who used this technique to make the More resistant and durable fabrics And to repair small tears or holes. Women cooked layers of fabric together with decorative points, transforming worn garments into robust clothing (and even more hot). Over time, Sashiko has become a real form of textile art, with geometric motifs that reflect attention to harmony and simplicity typical of Japanese culture.
A Japanese technique in high fashion
In recent years, Sashiko has experienced a rebirth thanks to the increasingly widespread interest in crafts and sustainability. This technique comes today also applied to fashion garments, accessories and home decorationswith designers and craftsmen who reinterpret traditional reasons in a contemporary key. This art has always been inspired by nature, with defined reasons that also bring with them a symbolism. An example? The waves of the sea represent resilience and luck.
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