A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating ...

Sashiko Gals, an Ootsuchi-based project, aims to preserve the traditional Japanese tailoring technique “sashiko,” which is used primarily for clothing repair. The project began in 2024 as an ...

According to Uniqlo, staff learned the sashiko technique from Masahiko Morikawa, who runs his own sewing studio in London. “Designs characterized by Japan-like patterns have attracted a lot of ...