Handmade with vintage Japanese aizome (indigo-dyed) fabric, each sashiko heart is decorated with intricate sashiko embroidery, making it perfect for hanging as a decorative touch on a Christmas tree, wall, or bag. Each heart includes a natural fiber loop cord (Carex multifolia) for easy hanging. Add a few drops of your favorite essential oil to use it as a fragrant sachet.

Featuring unique designs on each side of the vintage fabric, you get to enjoy two patterns in one. Every heart is partly stitched with a distinct sashiko pattern on one side, making each piece entirely unique. Each heart is sold individually and comes with a blank handmade washi card and an envelope. Hearts will be selected at random for your order.
[SHORTDESCRIPTION]

• Measurements: Approximately 8cm × 6.5cm / 3.15" x 2.56" 
• Materials: [Fabric] cotton (vintage indigo-dyed)
  [Thread] Cotton sashiko thread (indigo-dyed, natural) 
  [Cord]   Akaso Boehmeria sylvestris (native natural plant)
  [Stuffing] Recycled polyester
• The heart has a loop natural cord for hanging
• Each heart is completely unique
• Handcrafted in Japan
  

WAHT IS SASHIKO?
*Sashiko is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery/stitching which dates back to the Edo period (1603–1867) - a technique that was born out of practical necessity in northern Japan where many people were extremely poor and winters were too harsh for cotton to grow. To extend the lifespan of clothes, a worn-out piece was stitched with layers of old cloth to increase strength with this durable embroidery. 

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ABOUT THE MAKER
ITOTSUZURI tells the story and culture of Shonai Sashiko* from a design point of view through their creations of precious textile crafts with sashiko work. ITOTSUZURI adopts the traditional and cultural background and aesthetic into a modern lifestyle while considering the ways for craft making towards establishing the Sound Material-Cycle Society in the age of abundance. 
*One of the three major styles of sashiko, originated in Shonai region in Yamagata prefecture.