Sashiko stitchery began as a tsukuroi mending technique, but grew into
a decorative textile art and developed unique styles in Japan’s
northern Tohoku region. Especially around Hirosaki in Aomori
prefecture, we find the beautifully regular geometric artistry of
Tsugaru kogin odd-number stitching and Nambu hishizashi even-stitch
diamond patterns. Taking inspiration from these odd- and
even-stitching styles, Nuno has created sashiko-look textiles with
“stitches” woven together with the fabric.
Here we present a section of coats, jackets, skirts, pants and dresses
made of thse textiles, some with light fluffy padding to complete the
mended tsukuroi image. Items can be enjoyed mix-and-match or as a
total coordinated ensemble.