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Immediate dispatch from Somerset. Nice book in great condition. Pages in excellent condition. No notes or highlighting. See images. Fantastic book.

About the book >.>.> The Japanese word sashiko means ‘little stabs’ or running stitch. Originally this simple stitch was used as a practical technique to quilt together several layers of loosely woven fabric for strength and warmth. Early fabrics were made from grass tree-bark fibres ramie or silk but in the fifteenth century cotton was introduced to Japan where it flourished in the warm southern climate. In the north hemp is still grown especially for sashiko. Decorative sashiko developed during the eighteenth century when there was increased prosperity in Japan and cheap cotton fabrics were readily available. (LL)