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Cotton sashiko fabric with wash-out hemp leaf pattern, indigo blue

Product code 150-56-0001

Cotton fabric in indigo with wash-out hemp leaf pattern especially for Japanese sashiko stitching.

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Basic parameters
Shade: indigo blue
Material: 100% cotton
Width (cm): 112 cm
Width (inches): 44 ″
Weight (gsm): 195 gsm
Weight (oz): 5.8 oz
Drape: slightly stiff
Minimum order: 0.2 m
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Brand: Olympus
Availability: seasonal collection
Manufacturer / Supplier Importer to the EU
SARTOR BOHEMIA s.r.o.
Cukrovarnicka 67, 16200 Prague, Czech republic
info@sartorbohemia.com
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Bulk discount
1 - 9 m
38.60 $ / m
10 - 19 m
-5%
36.67 $ / m
20 - 49 m
-10%
34.74 $ / m
50 - 99 m
-15%
32.81 $ / m
100 and more
-20%
30.88 $ / m

in stock 0.1 m

38.60 $/m

38.60 $/m without VAT

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Product description

Product description

This special fabric for Japanese sashiko stitching projects has a printed pattern to guide your needle so you can get straight to sewing. Simply follow the pattern. When you’re finished working, the printed pattern washes out.

Hemp leaf pattern “asanoha”

This fabric features the traditional hemp leaf pattern, asanoha, one of the best known sashiko motifs. Before cotton became widely available in Japan, people wore clothes made of hemp and the plant was highly valued. The asanoha pattern was often sewn on children’s clothing, so that the child would be healthy and strong like the hemp plant.

Made in Japan

Produced in Japan, this fabric is a premium, 100% cotton weave from Olympus, a trusted Japanese manufacturer of sashiko fabrics and notions.

What is sashiko?

Sashiko is a traditional Japanese needlework technique originally intended simply for reinforcing and mending clothing. Over time an array of distinctly minimalist geometrical designs has evolved. In traditional sashiko patterns the needlework is done on indigo dyed deep blue fabric with special cotton sashiko thread, thicker than ordinary thread, that is a loose twist of several thinner strands. At first glance it resembles crochet thread or embroidery floss but is fundamentally different; both crochet thread and embroidery floss are twisted more tightly and floss is glossier and less sturdy. Naturally, you can try your hand at sashiko using any kind of thread, but for the right effect and an authentic look we recommend using sashiko thread. To work with this thread, you’ll need a sashiko needle or at least a fairly big needle with a large eye. Sashiko needles are longer and stronger, and sewing with them is much easier.

Care

Completed needlework pieces should be washed by hand in warm water (max 40°C). Dry in the shade. Iron on the cotton setting, with or without steam. If using indigo fabric, keep in mind that the color will bleed slightly, coloring white thread a pale blue (an effect that is considered desirable in traditional sashiko).

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Yes, most fabrics include a “Order swatch” button directly on the product page. Swatches are typically about 8 × 12 cm in size. For full instructions, please see 👉 How to order fabric swatches

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Do you ship abroad?

Yes. We ship worldwide. The price of shipping is automatically calculated at checkout before payment after you select the country of delivery and the preferred carrier. If you do not find your country in the dropdown list, please contact us. You will find a rough overview of shipping costs in our shipping and payment terms.

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