The New York Times

When Sneakers Become Art

A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating distinctive footwear. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Otsuchi, Japan On ...
The New York Times

Paul Smith on How to Sew Patches in a Traditional Japanese Stitch

In the latest installment of our Designer D.I.Y. series, learn how to breathe new life into old clothes with a classic sashiko stitch. By Elizabeth Paton Illustrations by Samantha Hahn What to do with ...
朝日新聞社

Uniqlo restores old clothes with Japanese hand sewing technique

LONDON--The Uniqlo clothing chain is attracting attention for a new repair service offered at its flagship store here that mends old garments with a Japanese embroidery technique dating to feudal ...
The Globe and Mail

I tried sashiko mending and discovered more than one way to fix my clothes

I’ve always been intimidated by sewing. My fine motor skills are lacking, as is my patience for tedious tasks – and I long figured I would never possess this skill. Last month, however, in the hopes ...
Hypebeast

C.P. Company Reunites With Sashiko Gals To Create One-Of-A-Kind Designs

C.P. Company and Sashiko Gals release a new collaboration featuring one-of-a-kind military-inspired archive pieces The collection incorporates traditional Japanese “Sashiko” stitching, with each item ...