【What is Sashiko】 "Sashiko" is embroidery, making lines on indigo cloth with white thread and it has been practiced in Japan since ancient times. This simple and beautiful Sashiko was invented in lives of commoners. Sashiko was born around the beginning of the 16th century. Its origin is not clarified, as embroideries with the idea of Sashiko are seen all over Japan, but Sashiko in Tohoku region are particularly famous. People embroidered Sashiko on clothes to endure extreme cold, which is thought to be the beginning of Sashiko. Currently the number of Sashiko goods focusing on "Reinforcement" and "Cold-proof", which were the original function of Sashiko, are decreasing, but the Sashiko’s traditional patterns itself are still popular and utilized in bags, cushions, flower clothes and so on. You can also create your own designs with a new idea or make quilted patterns with Sashiko. Moreover, since Sashiko is basically crafted by easy sewing method called "Running stitch", it is also useful in the field of rehabilitation for elders. 【Sashiko Starter kit】 The Sashiko kit this time is a special set. This makes it easy for anyone to enjoy cloths with three types of traditional patterns which are also popular in Japan. Even if this is the first try for you or for experts for Sashiko, this is a satisfying set and no doubt about it! Please click on the shopping cart button now if you are interested. We sincerely hope that you will be captivated by Sashiko! 【Contents】 ・ Sashiko sewing thread (fine / White): 15.7 inches (5 bundles) ・ Fabric Dream cloths: Japanese traditional pattern (3 types : 12" x 12"/ Navy) ・ DARUMA Sashiko needles, 1 case: 4 pieces (4 types) ・ Thimbles: 3 types (long needle thimble, leather thimble and large honeycomb thimble)