Product code 203-05-0009
High-quality Japanese cotton fabric by Olympus in indigo blue. Perfect for traditional sashiko stitching, embroidery, garments and home décor.
Read more| Shade: | indigo blue |
| Material: | 100% cotton |
| Width (cm): |
112 cm
The useable width you can actually sew with, not including selvedge. |
| Width (inches): | 44 ″ |
| Weight (gsm): | 196 gsm |
| Weight (oz): | 5.8 oz |
| Minimum order: | 0.2 m |
| Care: | |
| Brand: | Olympus |
| Availability: | seasonal collection |
| Manufacturer / Supplier |
Manufacturer SARTOR BOHEMIA s.r.o. Na Perstyne 1, 11000 Prague, Czech republic info@sartorbohemia.com www.sartorbohemia.com Sartor Bohemia |
in stock 18.9 m
Premium Japanese cotton from Olympus in ecru shade. Perfect not only for traditional sashiko needlework, but also for garments and home decor.
This 100% cotton fabric is produced by Olympus, the renowned Japanese manufacturer of materials and tools for sashiko needlework.
This sturdy, densely woven fabric is pleasant to the touch and is strong enough to withstand stitching and repeated washing. When new, it can seem slightly stiff and has a slight gloss, but with the first wash it softens and takes on a more natural character.
You can read more about sashiko on our blog. In short, it is a traditional Japanese technique originally intended simply for reinforcing and mending clothing. Today it has evolved into a system of decorative stitching with an array of minimalist geometric patterns.
Stitches are worked in straight lines across the fabric. As each row of stitches is laid, the full pattern gradually emerges. Every line plays a role in the final composition.
Its repetition and rhythm give the practice of sashiko an almost meditative quality. Makers take joy not only in the finished result but in the calming process itself.
Sashiko basics:
This fabric works beautifully for any kind of embroidery. Its dense weave helps it keep its shape so it won’t buckle during stitching.
This versatile fabric can be used for a range of applications beyond sashiko. Try it for:
We recommend pre-washing the fabric before cutting. Any initial stiffness or slight gloss will soften and disappear after washing.
Our decision to stock Olympus cotton was the result of thoughtful deliberation. We carefully select our suppliers, working directly with them whenever possible. We visit them on site whenever we can and see their methods of manufacturing up close.
In the case of Olympus:
For us, quality is about more than just the fabric – it’s also its origin and the people behind it. That way we can stand firmly behind our selection.
Most of our fabrics are one-time offers that last until they are sold out. However, some more popular items are always restocked or can be ordered on request. As a rule, this applies to notions, where the selection is pretty consistent, but may also include some types of fabric. Look at the product's availability value – it shows whether the goods are available while supplies last, in the core inventory or in a seasonal collection.
The goods in the seasonal collection come directly from our verified manufacturers. We change up the colors on offer from season to season but fabric quality is always constant. For large (wholesale) orders, colors that have been sold out can be reordered individually.
The minimum fabric order is a length of 20 cm.
No. We only accept retail orders through the e-shop. This eliminates situations where someone else orders the last of an item while your order is still sitting in our inbox or lies jotted on a bit of paper by the phone. By purchasing online, you are putting an immediate hold on the product. Of course, you can always call or write to us if you need help making your selection.
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.
The estimated delivery date with your selected carrier can be seen before payment is made at checkout. It is calculated as the time for processing and packing your order plus the time it takes the selected carrier to deliver to a specific destination – this can be from 2 days for delivery within the Czech Republic to a week for delivery outside the EU. Expect longer delivery times during big sales and holidays.
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