japanese textiles Archives

October 5, 2018

Published by Sue Howie on October 5, 2018

Making A Lovely Sashiko Table Cloth

I have just completed a sashiko table cloth for my balcony table… and I absolutely love the result. One of my favourite sashiko motifs is Shippo-tsunagi, […]

August 30, 2018

Published by Sue Howie on August 30, 2018

Boro Textiles – An Introduction

What is Boro Stitching? The raw simplicity and functional beauty of the boro artform is something that I’ve adored for some time. I get a lot […]

June 26, 2018

Published by Sue Howie on June 26, 2018

Sashiko — Origins and Designs

Sashiko — An Appreciation I have been fascinated by the beautiful art-form of Sashiko for more than two decades, conducting workshops and featuring its embroidery patterns […]