Explore: Sashiko

Sashiko (刺し子, lit. 'little stabs') is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery or stitching used for the decorative and/or functional reinforcement of

with which they were associated; these were distinct from the hikeshi sashiko banten (lit. 'embroidered fireman's jacket') also worn by firefighters

impoverished minor Georgian nobility. She had two sisters, Aleksandra (Sashiko; c. 1878–1936) and Maria (Mariko; 1888–1942), and a younger brother, Alexander

and Brazilian embroidery. Many techniques had a practical use such as Sashiko from Japan, which was used as a way to reinforce clothing. Historically

to tamp down the layer. (See: Image series showing production method) Sashiko (刺し子, literally "little stabs") is a Japanese tradition that evolved over

paint-by-number), which provide a step-by-step guide to producing artwork. Sashiko Amoroso Leslie, Catherine (2007). "Punch Needle". Needlework Through History:

Alison M.; Miyamoto, Hiroomi; Nishikawa, Jun; Pike, Steven M.; Yoshida, Sashiko (2012). "Fukushima-derived radionuclides in the ocean and biota off Japan"

of multiple layers of tightly stitched cotton fabric, quilted using the sashiko technique of running stitches. On one side, the coats had only the firefighting

clothes became not only more durable, but also warmer. More widely known sashiko is a more decorative form of boro, and is characterized by geometric patterns

nature of Japanese cloth articles encouraged rectangle-based patterns. Sashiko stitching has now also developed purely decorative forms. Quilting originated