A Densely Sashiko Stitched Zokin: Persimmon Flower Pattern
$23.00 USD
mid twentieth century
11" x 11 1/2", 28 cm x 29 cm
A zokin is a traditional Japanese dust cloth or cleaning rag; it is usually made from old pieces of cloth and it is usually layered and stitched for durability.
Along with diapers, zokin are among the traditional household textiles that represent the end of the line where the repurposing or recycling of cloth is concerned.
This attractive zokin is a few layers thick and is sashiko stitched in the traditional persimmon flower pattern: the white stitches over the striped cotton is beautiful. Please note an area of light fading on the reverse.
A wonderful zokin with superb stitching.
