Lildenimjean

De-constructed, reconstructed repaired denim by Japanese company Lindenimjean who use sashiko techniques to make incredible garments. 

 

Karun Thakar Collection

A selection of Japanese Sashiko garments using fabrics from the early 1900's part of the Karun Thakar Textile Collection, Many of the examples here were Kimono's made for babies. 

 

Masami Yokoyama

 

 Masami Yokoyama uses natural dyes and sashiko to build the fabric for her textile bags. 

Jade Pegler

 

Textile compositions and sculptures by Jade Pegler using recycled fabrics and techniques of sashiko.

Isabelle (Il est un air)

Isabelle of 'Il est un air' uses sashiko techniques and embroiders these wonderful patches composing shapes and patterns. Sashiko is incredibly relaxing and having been ill immediately after a workshop on it many years ago, I found even thinking about it calmed my mind, it may be a good time to revisit this technique as a way of dealing with these troubling times.

Harriet Ogden I

Harriet Ogden's graduate collection at the ECA performance costume show featured designs for Madam Butterfly. These designs were incredibly elegant, displaying stunning craftsmanship including incredible acoustic handmade porcelain tile beads, that sang in a clear chime as the model moved. The underdress was indigo perfection using techniques of sashiko. Harriet has obviously used this project to learn and master various skills such as Shibori and Sashiko and has gone on a fantastic journey of development culminating in some exquisite work.

"Cultural inaccuracies and stereotypes are commonly associated with portrayals of Puccini's opera and this fuelled my exploration into Japanese culture. Allowing me to interpret the story by adding realism while simultaneously infusing modernity. Research into Japanese 'folk' clothing and it's production methods has instilled my final costume with authenticity." Harriet Ogden