Sashiko and Sashiko Weaving
Sashiko is a traditional technique found throughout Japan, but is especially well known in the Tohoku region. It was created to keep out the cold and to reinforce fabric, and later developed into a beautiful pattern (design). It is a handicraft that is realized by sewing thread into the fabric, and is highly practical and durable.
Sashiko weaving is a woven fabric that reproduces hand-sewn sashiko, and is both functional and practical. The strength and unevenness of the surface are achieved by using different warp threads, such as double threads and triple threads.
Characteristics of Sashiko weaving
Sashiko weaving is Material with the following functional and practical uses:
- The fabric is sturdy
- It is durable for long-term use and suitable for daily use.
- It is difficult to burn if it contains water.
- Material is highly safe and suitable for disaster prevention and work purposes.
Due to these characteristics, Sashiko has been used for judo uniforms, firefighter hanten coats, etc. It is also valued as a fabric recycling and clothing repair technique, and has developed as Material with an emphasis on practicality.
honnai Nijyuori Sashiko is an original sashiko fabric from BLUE BLUE JAPAN that has been in use since 2013. It is the core Material of the autumn/winter collection and is used in chore coat, trucker jackets, sashiko jeans, etc. It is made using skein-dyed honnai yarn and is woven horizontally on a dobby loom. The result is a soft, fluffy texture that has been loved by many people for many years.