SINGAPORE — Although many of us know that we need to stop buying so many clothes due to the issues of sustainability, what do you do if your clothes start wearing out? Well, you keep calm and mend ...
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 ...
This article is brought to you by our exclusive subscriber partnership with our sister title USA Today, and has been written by our American colleagues. It does not necessarily reflect the view of The ...
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 ...
Sashiko is easy, practical and beautiful – and gaining fans around the world. Bel Jacobs speaks to practitioners to find out more. This luxurious adjunct aside, the jacket's makers would have been ...
Join textile artist Bree Zorel for a workshop in the art of Sashiko, an ancient Japanese mending technique. Bring your worn out denim and practice the creative possibilities of this meditative ...
For centuries, Japanese farmers repaired worn clothing using a handsewing technique known as sashiko, with textile surfaces punctuated by rain-like patterns of countless single stitches. This practice ...
The Riffe Gallery exhibition "A Common Thread" is a textile exhibition featuring the works of 16 Ohio artists who worked with the late Sue Cavanaugh (Sept. 6, 1948-March 19, 2022) or were inspired by ...
The latest contract textiles are evolving toward comfort and calm in a way that makes any space feel like home. Two major players in the contract world are joining forces to provide ease and increased ...