Sashiko embroidery mending wounds of northeast Japan quake 15 yrs on

In a small workshop in the coastal town of Otsuchi, northeastern Japan, a group of women joke and laugh as they embroider in ...
Yahoo Style UK

The simple and stunning embroidery technique you need to try

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese embroidery that has a rich history dating back over 400 years. It was created as a ...
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 ...
NPR

The 'visible mending' trend of fixing clothes can be traced to a Japanese tradition

The "visible mending" movement is being driven by individuals concerned about the environmental impact of new clothing. But its roots go back centuries to the Japanese tradition of sashiko. Many ...