Japanese Embroidery

Sashiko Explained: How a Japanese Mending Stitch Became Two Distinct Pattern Traditions

Sashiko, a Japanese mending technique born from necessity in Edo-period Japan, evolved from practical repair to an art form. Its designs primarily fall into two distinct families: Moyōzashi, characterized by long running stitches, and Hitomezashi, built from single stitches on a grid.