#kinchaku

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It turned out pretty nice 💖

A few weeks ago we offered a collection of kinchaku purses (drawstring pouches) and were tickled to find this video about kinchaku mochi - with a toothpick as its drawstring.  Looks yummy.  Go Miki!

I am very much in love with this Indigo Blue, Hand-Dyed by Keiko @Sashi.Co. Kakishibu & this Indigo is my all-time favorite. The solid Indigo blue, as the second photo shows, can be very good on Denim. (Color won’t be washed away when the appropriate procedure is taken - like no bleach). From time to time, however, we get this kind of “accidental” thread. Although It is probably “Okay” to consider this as the Solid Blue because of the characteristic of “hand-dye with Natural Ingredients”, when my eyes catch it, I put them into the separate box. They go to “No-Numbered Color” or “Special Box” where customers trust me for picking the thread color. ☆ Since I have some “accidental” A-1 Blue thread in stock, I am wondering if this interests some of you. It is about 20% discounted price on it due to a very small “spot” of different color. We have the thread for “variegated” and “Uneven” in which Keiko creates on purpose. However, this is purely by “accident” and it is, for that matter, very much one of a kind. Check our website for the update. Have a great weekend & Enjoy Sashiko! ☆ #Sashiko #SashikoStitching #JapaneseSashiko #Kinchaku #DrawstringBag #HandStitching #Indigo #NaturalDye #SlowFashion #NanaCollection #UpcycleStitches #Traditional #刺し子 #刺し子巾着 #日本の刺し子 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBWbXu2JWfK/?igshid=1nkokghgbmkj7

It is my goal to share The the Sashiko via Upcycle Stitches. One of the core activities of Upcycle Stitches is to support the industries that consist of the Sashiko - and the next step is to “raise” the next generation. Well… “Raise” is a quite strong word. I am still a learner as well. However, I would like to support the new artisans as much as I can. The profit of the business goes to the next generation artisans & many suppliers which significantly help the Sashiko today. ☆ It has been my great honor to introduce beautiful Sashiko items produced by @na.na_45. All hand-stitched and handmade with Hand-dyed thread by @Sashi.Co. It is a small Kinchaku Bag, but it is definitely “one-of-a-kind”, in which you can make it your by using and enjoying the color fade naturally (Gentle washing will not wash away the color. Over years, the fabric and thread will change its colors). They are available on our website now. ☆ #Sashiko #SashikoStitching #JapaneseSashiko #Kinchaku #DrawstringBag #HandStitching #Indigo #NaturalDye #SlowFashion #NanaCollection #UpcycleStitches #Traditional #刺し子 #刺し子巾着 #日本の刺し子 https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQa-10JXU4/?igshid=t0l8xdtskkf0

Sashiko Kinchaku - a Japanese style drawstring bag. We are a group of Sashiko artisans after all, both @Sashi.Co and Upcycle Stitches. We pay our bills by offering Sashiko supplies, but we cannot stop crafting. That’s how we define us as Sashiko artisans instead of “Sashiko Dealers”. It is easy to focus on one thing - either only stitching and not think about money, or focusing on business & letting the stitching go. It is difficult to balance, but the difficulty makes us more unique and inspirational, I believe. ☆ We still think about what we can do in this strange time - Covid-19 - and we continue offering the ideas we have shared here and there. It is nice outside. Enjoy the fresh air (with social distance), but don’t let your guard down. Stitching under the sun is quite good as well :D ☆ #Sashiko #SashikoStitching #JapaneseSashiko #StayHome #Kinchaku #DrawstringBag #刺し子 #刺し子巾着 https://www.instagram.com/p/CAi7qM4pn9U/?igshid=3cosuwofqqbu

Dorohedoro Kinchakus (Pouches) ~