"I think here in Japan these two styles of embroidery are seen as equally valuable. In most households you will find examples of both; Japanese embroidery on a tomesode (kimono worn by female relatives at a wedding) and sashiko on a tea towel or…"
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Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Queenie Patch Jan 10. 8 Replies 0 Likes
Sashiko embroidery is a type of simple embroidery which has simple running stitch and was used to repesir clothes in Tokugawa period, Japan but Japanese embroidery is used to beautify clothes. Both…Continue
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Queenie Patch replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?
Carolyne Foley replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"But then again, Sashiko was often stitched in conjunction with Kogin embroidery, which comes from the same region of Japan and is also beautiful and addictive to stitch. To put a value onto different types of embroidery says nothing about the…"
Jane replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"I'm a student and tutor of nihon shishu and agree with what most people have said. Both types have their own beauty and appeal to different people for different reasons. I don't think we should rate by 'importance',…"
Nicola Thomson replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"Yes the importance of one style over another is not relevant to me , but now that you have explained the different historical significance of them it makes sense to see one style regarded as more refined."
Peggy Kimble replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"I value both greatly - they are very different and both are beautiful, I don't think there should be any "importance " given to one before the other. I love working with both. Japanese Embroidery for the beauty…"
Sibille Kreideweiss replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"I don't think that any embroidery should be rated by importance. Both have their place, and I was introduced to Sashiko last year. I'll try to incorporate this style with other embroidery, as I see great possibilities here.
I admire…"
Tracey Mc replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"All embroidery is beautiful and has it's special place. I honestly have never tried Japanese embroidery, but have tried (and loved) Sashiko. I will no doubt be trying Japanese embroidery soon as well"
Helen Tarr replied to Sera Ria Gomes's discussion Sashiko embroidery should be given more importance than Japanese embroidery?"Is it necessary to put different values on 2 types of embroidery that are so different. For what purpose? They are both beautiful in their own right. Helen"
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Sashiko embroidery is a type of simple embroidery which has simple running stitch and was used to repesir clothes in Tokugawa period, Japan but Japanese embroidery is used to beautify clothes. Both types of embroidery have thier own beauty but which one should be given more importance?Sashiko embroidery comprises of simple patterns which are embroidered by simple running stitch that's why it means 'little stabs' in Japanese. Japanese Embroidery is always inspired by nature and tradition. It is…See More
Sera Ria Gomes commented on Jane's group Japanese Embroidery"Japanese embroidery is "nihon shishu"in Japanese."
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- What textiles are you interested in?
- I am interested in Sashiko and Japanese embroidery.
- Where did you learn your textile skills?
- I learnt my skills from my granny, Lily Tauro.
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- I would like to join a group which consisits of members interested in Sashiko and Japanese embroidery.
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- At 21:21 on June 2, 2012,
Elaine Wilding said… Welcome to Stitchin Fingers You will love it here. There lots of great needle artists as well as beginners. Everyone here is friendly and helpful. My name Is Elaine and I love Hand Embroidery, beading, crochet,quilting.dolls and anything eles I can do with my hands. Well Happy Stitching Hugs Elaine
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