Sashiko: The Untold Story
The History, Technique and Philosophy Behind Japanese Hand-stitching
$29.60
- Hardcover
176 pages
- Release Date
28 April 2026
Summary
Discover the true meaning of Sashiko beyond the stitches.
“I thought I was picking up a book about Sashiko techniques and patterns, but Sashiko: The Untold Story turned out to be something far more special – by the final page, Sashiko no longer feels like a technique but an old friend; a beautiful and unforgettable read.” - Anastasia Zhelezniak, Whynotstitching
As Sashiko grows in popularity around the world, its history and meaning are often overlook…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781837835010 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1837835012 |
| Author: | Atsushi Futatsuya |
| Publisher: | Quadrille Publishing Ltd |
| Imprint: | Quadrille Publishing Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 176 |
| Release Date: | 28 April 2026 |
| Weight: | 684g |
| Dimensions: | 26mm x 242mm x 161mm |
About The Author
Atsushi Futatsuya
Atsushi Futatsuya was born into the third generation of a surviving Sashiko family in Gifu prefecture.
Atsushi grew up with sashiko surrounded by thread, needles, and lots of fabrics. He launched the “Sashi.Co” project with his mother, Keiko, who has over thirty years of experience in sashiko stitching, as a platform to introduce their masterful works.
Starting in 2017, he introduces the beauty and philosophy of Sashiko to the world through his workshops as “Sashiko Story”.
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