Sashiko is more than technique — it’s a quiet choreography of care. Once a rural necessity, now a poetic practice, sashiko invites us to stitch not just cloth, but time, memory, and meaning. This guide offers deeper insight into motif symbolism, regional styles, and creative adaptation — all while honouring sashiko’s roots in resilience and… Read More advanced sashiko: stitching time, memory & meaning
See image credits (below) In an age of fast fashion and disposable goods, slow stitching offers an antidote—a practice rooted in care, patience, and sustainability. At its heart, slow stitching is more than just thread on fabric; it’s about valuing time, honouring materials, and creating something that carries meaning beyond its stitches. What Is Slow… Read More slow stitching: sustainability through needle & thread
Fig 1: Albion Gould. “A Brief History of Sashiko in Japan.” Albion Gould, 26 June 2023. https://albiongould.com/a-brief-history-of-sashiko-in-japan/ Sashiko looks intricate, but at its heart it’s one of the simplest and most meditative textile practices you can try. With just needle, thread, and cloth, you can begin stitching patterns that connect you to a centuries-old tradition… Read More beginner’s guide to sashiko: stitching
Pack a notebook—left hand or right, it’s all the same—and set out for a hillside, or even a breezy stretch of beach. Let the wind make the first marks: the shiver of grass, the metallic clink of a gate, the faint hum of a distant train. You’re not here to get it “right”—only to let… Read More Ideas: how to sketch your own soundwalks
Rachel Bakewell 