{"product_id":"sashiko-the-untold-story-the-history-technique-and-philosophy-behind-japanese-hand-stitching-9781837835010","title":"Sashiko: The Untold Story: The History, Technique and Philosophy Behind Japanese Hand-Stitching","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSashiko has become a popular buzzword in the fashion and craft world, often oversimplified in its mainstream adoption. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJapanese Sashiko Artisan Atsushi Futatsuya seeks to restore its true essence in \u003ci\u003eSashiko: The Untold Story\u003c\/i\u003e. Thi\u003ci\u003es \u003c\/i\u003ebook offers a rich history and philosophy of Sashiko, exploring its stitches, traditions and proper application. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCelebrating this historical technique, this book delves into its origins and addresses the cultural appreciation of this craft. Through captivating location photography, decorative illustrations, and personal stories, Atsushi reveals the wisdom, mindset, and techniques behind Sashiko. More than just a skill or style, Sashiko embodies a deeper essence found in the spaces between the stitches. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoin Atsushi on a journey with Sashiko artisans, discovering the unseen aspect and intricacies of this ancient craft. This thoughtfully crafted guide is a must-have for all hand stitchers eager to delve into the art of Sashiko.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Atsushi Futatsuya\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Quadrille Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/19\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.37lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.46h x 6.31w x 0.89d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781837835010\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtsushi Futatsuya \u003c\/b\u003ewas born into a third generation of a surviving Sashiko family in Gifu prefecture.\u003cbr\u003eAtsushi grew up with sashiko surrounded by thread, needles and lots of fabrics. He launched the \"Sashi.Co\" project with his mother, Keiko, who has over the thirty-year experience of sashiko stitching as a platform to introduce their masterful works. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eStarting in 2017, he introduces the beauty and philosophy of Sashiko to the world through his website \u0026amp; workshops as \"Sashiko Story\". (www.sashikostory.com)\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Atsushi Futatsuya \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":48351873433757,"sku":"9781837835010","price":32.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_483d4ffe-55d2-475c-b0fc-09d35b886599.jpg?v=1779983227","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/sashiko-the-untold-story-the-history-technique-and-philosophy-behind-japanese-hand-stitching-9781837835010","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}