Counted Sashiko Embroidery Book by Keiko Okomoto
31 Projects with 80 Kogin & 200 Hishizashi Patterns
Sashiko's beauty is understandably popular, and here's the first book on stitching two of the littler-known traditional styles: kogin and hishizashi.
Japanese expert Keiko Sakamoto explains these intriguing decorative embroidery styles.
The book features:
- 31 projects, with step-by-step photo instructions, ranging from a simple bookmark to advanced wall tapestries
- Increasing project difficulty levels to satisfy both novices & experienced sashiko stitchers
- Photos of vintage pieces, many rarely seen outside museums, showcasing the craft's origins in northern Japan
- For ongoing reference and use, one of the most extensive libraries of traditional kogin and hishizashi pattern templates to be found anywhere (80 and 200 templates, respectively)
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Paperback
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180 pages
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Size 260 x 215mm