Sashiko 刺し子

Whether you need something patched up or just decorated we are able to use a number of different colour threads and patterns of your choice , these can be complex or traditionally simple straight lines that when done in a repetitive style will come together to achieve the detailed look you seek.

Honouring the past whilst designing our future

Meaning “little stabs”

£20 15cm × 15cm

Why not start small with a design covering a small area to not overwhelm the garment. Maybe you want to make your favourite pair of denims slightly more personal to you by adding a hand-made touch to the back pocket .

See your project the same way as you would a tattoo artist, as you can always expand the area of Sashiko on your piece when you are ready!


£40+ 30cm x 20cm

This option would be enough to cover a more significant area such as the knee as shown in the left image , also gaining the option to add more colours and patches to the overall look .


£80+ Large areas of an item

If you would like to achieve a full sashiko/boro piece or at least specific large areas with different patterns and techniques this is the option you’ll need . We will talk through each single part of the process and I will draw up a sketch before starting to ensure your vision is executed flawlessly down to the last stitch .


Examples of Traditional Sashiko patterns and meanings :

“Shippo tsunagi”

Linked Seven treasures

“Seigaiha”

Ocean Waves

“Asanoha”

Hemp leaf