Workshops i japansk lapning og broderi

Workshops in Japanese boro mending and sashiko embroidery – includes a ticket to Shokunin Japansk Designfestival on 14 or 15 November Sashiko means “small stitches”, and each stitch bears witness to the care and attention given to the chosen textile.

Boro means “ragged” or “patch upon patch”, and comes about when fabric scraps are combined and sewn on with sashiko stitches.

In both sashiko and boro, function and poetry come together. They celebrate the imperfect, the worn and the well-lived. The techniques have their roots in Japan’s Edo period, but live on today in a modern aesthetic that invites sustainability and a slower pace.

At the workshop, you’ll get an engaging introduction to sashiko and boro, set within the unique surroundings of Shokunin Japansk Designfestival.

The workshop is led by Ida Christoffersen, who uses sashiko, boro and indigo dyeing to upcycle discarded clothes through her brand YUME.ITO – part of the sustainable design collective Re:wair Studio - A Circular Collective.

Ida has travelled to Japan, where she has received 1:1 instruction from several sashiko, boro and indigo artists.

During the workshop, you will

Get a short introduction to the history and philosophy of the techniques

Learn the running stitches used to build patterns, rhythm and calm

Have the option of working with water-soluble Stick & stitch stickers designed by Yume.ito, or creating your own patterns.

Get inspiration for how to mend, reinforce and transform worn or simply dull clothes into something personal and poetic

Yume.ito provides

All materials

Practice fabric and small textile patches, if you haven’t brought your own clothes

Stick & stitch stickers to embroider, inspired by nature and Japanese symbols

Venue: Shokunin Japansk Designfestival, Kosmopol at Fiolstræde 44, on the 4th floor in room 4C – right by the café.

The workshop itself lasts 2 hours, but you’re very welcome to stay and embroider, drink tea and get advice on your project.

The price is 325 kr. – materials included. Exceptionally, the ticket also includes access to the rest of Shokunin festival (normal price 75 kr.) and must be shown to the ticket staff at the festival entrance. The workshop takes place at the following times: 14 November at 11.30 and 14.30.

15 November at 11.20 and 14.00

Practical information: Everyone can take part, regardless of experience (minimum age 8).

You’re welcome to bring a worn, holey or simply dull item of clothing that you’d like to mend or decorate. If you don’t have a suitable project, YUME.ITO has plenty of fabric.

The workshop is held in Danish.

After the workshop, you can buy sashiko materials, Stick & stitch stickers and selected designs from Yume.ito. Read more about Shokunin - Japansk Design Festival. See YUME.ITO's work and other courses on INSTA: yume.ito If you have any questions, you can contact Ida at [email protected]