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Japanese needlework trial days No.2 : Sashiko and Boro — Matoo

Sashiko / Boro Sashiko is a sewing technique that uses traditional geometric pattern stitching. It looks like drawing with thread on the various fabrics. O...

📅 Date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 12:00 PM

📍 Location: SAIAN cha-no-yu: cérémonie du thé — Sq Baron Alfred Bouvier 6, 1060 Saint-Gilles , Saint-Gilles

👤 Organiser: Scraper Bot

Sashiko / Boro Sashiko is a sewing technique that uses traditional geometric pattern stitching. It looks like drawing with thread on the various fabrics. Originally, sashiko was used in Japan to repair holes in clothes, reinforcing them and allowing the scarce fabrics to be used for as long as possible. Part of this mending method is also known as ‘Boro’. Nowadays sashiko is becoming popular in the world from the spirits and the fair of rustic simplicity. At ‘Atelier Sashiko Belgium’ in particul...