The “sashiko” stitching method extends the life of the worn clothing while also giving it a fresh look by adding traditional Japanese flair. The service is winning over the hearts of European ...

MAEBASHI -- A workshop to repair clothes using the traditional Japanese embroidery technique called "sashiko" was held recently at a Uniqlo store in this east Japan city to spread the word on how ...

Sashiko is the Japanese traditional art of visible mending ... At the time, it was a way to mend old clothing or layer the fabrics for warmth. The art was born from necessity, but is perhaps ...