Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery

Overview

“We'll start with an overview of Sashiko's history and its significance in Japanese culture. This lesson also includes a course overview and a final project outline, providing a foundation for our journey into this art form.”

In this video lesson Kate Ward addresses the topic: Introduction to Sashiko, which is part of the Domestika online course: Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery. Learn the traditional Japanese technique of sashiko embroidery and create sustainable garments with Kate Ward.

Partial transcription of the video

“To get to the beginning of Sashko, we need to go back to the Edo era in Japan, which took place in 1603 to 1868. The ruling classes in Japan wanted to make sure that the class divisions were obvious just from looking at someone. And so there were many rules that were put in place about what the working classes were allowed to wear, and what was reserved for the upper classes, or the ruling classes. This meant that finer fabrics and vibrant colours were worn by those from the upper classes of society, whilst the working classes were left with hemp, rami, which is a plant made from nettles, a...”

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Course summary for: Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery

• Level: Beginner
• 594 students
• 5 units
• 20 lessons (4h 21m)
• 9 downloads

• Category

  Craft

• Areas

  Arts & Crafts, Embroidery