Sashiko Indigo Zoukin: A Vintage Mid-Showa Japanese Fabric for Art, Interior, and Remake Projects
The indigo kasuri sashiko zoukin from the mid-Showa era is a vintage fabric perfect for upcycling and interior decoration. This unique piece features the rich textures of indigo dye and sashiko stitching, evoking the memories of past daily life.
This cloth is made from traditional indigo-dyed kasuri cotton and carefully reinforced with sashiko stitching. Measuring approximately 33cm × 51.5cm (13" × 20.3"), it carries the warmth of everyday use.
In the past, it was common to mend and patch cloth until it could no longer be used, reflecting the full "life of cloth" embodied in this piece.
Though it has finished its role as a daily-use item, its deeply textured presence makes it ideal for wall decoration or framing as art. It can also be repurposed into small items like pouches or covers, breathing new life into the fabric.
The visible patches, damage, and softly bleeding indigo hues offer warmth and quiet strength that machines cannot replicate. This fabric is a living record of a way of life that embraced using cloth to its very end.
