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Hidamari Sashiko Thread

The Thread for Modern Sashiko.
60 Colors.
Made in Japan.

hidamari sashiko thread, embroidery hoop, and stitched fabric samples

What is Sashiko?

A traditional Japanese stitching technique that evolved from mending into a celebrated craft.

Origin

Northern Japan

Born in northern Japan as a practical way to strengthen and repair clothing.

Purpose

Mending & Reinforcement

Simple running stitches used for reinforcement, mending, and durability.

Today

Art, Fashion & Home Decor

Now enjoyed worldwide as a form of creative expression, fashion, and decor.

Sashiko-stitched coasters with a cup on a wooden table

Product Lineup

Bright and warm like sunlight — hidamari is Japanese-made cotton thread with smooth, low-fuzz performance. Beyond sashiko, enjoy it for sewing, knitting, embellishing, and knotwork.

hidamari sashiko thread display

Hidamari Sashiko Thread

Smooth, low-fuzz Japanese cotton for sashiko — and for sewing, knitting, decorating, and tying. 60 colors including solids, speckle, melange, multicolor, and gradation. Approx. 30 m (32.8 yd) per spool.

Finished sashiko pair coasters with glass of water

Sashiko Pair Coasters Kit

Complete kit with pre-printed fabric, hidamari thread, finishing thread, cotton tape, sashiko and sewing needles, threader, and English instructions. Finished size approx. 10 × 10 cm.

Sashiko fabric for coasters

Sashiko Fabric for Coasters

Pre-printed 100% cotton fabric to make four coasters. Wash-away pattern and English instructions included. Thread and needles not included. Finished size approx. 10 × 10 cm.

Sashiko-stitched cotton-linen fabric with geometric pattern

Sashiko Fabric

Cotton/linen fabric with wash-away printed patterns in circle, kasuri, cross, and chevron designs. Finished size approx. 32 × 32 cm. English instructions included; thread and needle not included.

Celebratory sashiko fabric wall hangings with auspicious motifs

Celebratory Sashiko Fabric

Hand-drawn designs by sashiko artist chiebaa, hand-printed in Japan. Stitch auspicious motifs and sew celebratory wishes into the fabric. English instructions included.