SASHIKO Embroidery

When the thread connects and repairs

DISCOVER THE 2 EMBROIDERED JACKETS

In Japan, sashiko, literally “little dots”, originated in the countryside of the north of the country in the 17th century.
In a time when cotton was scarce, every scrap of fabric was valuable. Peasants mended and reinforced their worn clothes, hand-sewing tight, regular stitches to prolong their lifespan.

Kimono patched and embroidered with sashiko stitch, indigo dyed - Edo period (original condition)

This gesture, initially utilitarian, has become over time an art of everyday life: a language of patience, care and beauty in imperfection.

Kimono with sashiko details dating from the Meiji period. On display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York).

Beyond its decorative aspect, sashiko gave the fabric exceptional strength.
The dense seams created a structure that was both flexible and strong, designed to move with you and withstand the rigors of work.
A subtle blend of functionality and aesthetics.

Today, we found a Japanese fabric embroidered with sashiko stitch, from a dormant stock of the House of Kenzo.
A heavy, textured cotton, whose weave pays homage to these ancient techniques.

Cotton canvas embroidered with SASHIKO stitch

We chose him to revisit two iconic pieces from Aïdama:

• there SAMUE jacket , inspired by the outfits worn by Zen Buddhist monks during their daily tasks (gardening, cooking, etc.)
• and the GUNBAI jacket , which reinterprets the classic two-button jacket by incorporating the brand's codes

Photos
Yuya Koyama @yuyakoyama

models
Yoshiaki Onishi @yoshi.o_nishi
Akihiro Furuya @akihirofuruya_photo

Stylist assistant
Maiko Kimura @maiko.mu

Production
Nanako Oka @suiu6 @editions.shikurekikuyo