{"product_id":"sashiko-the-untold-story","title":"Sashiko: The Untold Story by Atsushi Futatsuya","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashiko is more than a stitching technique. It is a Japanese textile tradition shaped by generations of makers, everyday necessity, and a deep connection to the materials and garments we use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSashiko: The Untold Story\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, Japanese Sashiko artisan Atsushi Futatsuya explores the history, cultural significance, and philosophy behind this traditional form of hand stitching. As Sashiko continues to grow in popularity around the world, Futatsuya offers an important perspective on the practices and values that are sometimes lost when the craft is viewed only through its patterns and techniques.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRaised in a third-generation Sashiko family in Japan, Futatsuya draws on personal experiences, historical knowledge, and conversations with fellow artisans. Through photographs, illustrations, and thoughtful storytelling, he shares how Sashiko has been practiced, passed down, and understood across generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInside the Book:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe history and cultural significance of Japanese Sashiko\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional stitching techniques and their applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe philosophy and everyday practices behind the craft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePersonal stories from Sashiko artisans and practitioners\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerspectives on cultural appreciation and preservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether you're new to Sashiko or have been practicing for years, this book offers an opportunity to deepen your understanding of the tradition behind the stitches. A meaningful addition to the library of anyone interested in Japanese textiles, hand stitching, visible mending, and the history of craft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Atsushi Futatsuya\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Softcover\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePages:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 176\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May 19, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Quadrille","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50869624865024,"sku":"BKS-14-10137-35010","price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2682\/5886\/files\/Q35010.avif?v=1793840449","url":"https:\/\/www.brooklynhaberdashery.com\/products\/sashiko-the-untold-story","provider":"Brooklyn Haberdashery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}