What is Sashiko?
Sashiko is a form of stitching that developed from the need to strengthen and reinforce cloth in the days when fabric was a precious resource. The myriad of patterns that have evolved over the centuries reflect differences in geography, history, and culture of the various regions in Japan. Once an essential domestic skill, contemporary sashiko now reflects modern sensibilities.
Hi, I'm Alison.
Originally from Australia, I married a Japanese man and have now lived in Japan for several decades, so I consider this my second home. I fell in love with sashiko when I first arrived here and am thrilled to see how much it has grown in popularity all around the world.
Now with the help of the internet (yes, I am that old – the internet didn’t exist when I first arrived here!), sharing this passion with like-minded people has never been easier. I study sashiko under a teacher and though I'm no expert, I'm always trying to improve. A literary translator by trade, I use my language skills to explore the contemporary sashiko scene in Japan and share it with English speakers.
Please join me on my adventures!
Hi, I'm Alison.
Originally from Australia, I married a Japanese man and have now lived in Japan for several decades, so I consider this my second home. I fell in love with sashiko when I first arrived here and am thrilled to see how much it has grown in popularity all around the world.
Now with the help of the internet (yes, I am that old – the internet didn’t exist when I first arrived here!), sharing this passion with like-minded people has never been easier. I study sashiko under a teacher and though I'm no expert, I'm always trying to improve. A literary translator by trade, I use my language skills to explore the contemporary sashiko scene in Japan and share it with English speakers.
Please join me on my adventures!
