"Kinone no kikurake" (tree root's bend) framed Kogin sashiko embroidery artwork


"Kinone no kikurake" (tree root's bend) framed Kogin sashiko embroidery artwork
£250.00
This framed artwork is comprised of multiples of a hand stitched Kogin diamond pattern called “Kinone no kikurake” (tree root's bend) in light blue, cyan and navy blue on a pale blue even weave cotton fabric.
These Kogin patterns were used to decorate jackets that their makers wore to the temple as Sunday best and were very warm due to the density of the stitching.
The frame is a light wood.
Stitched using Aurifil cotton floss on 18-point white evenweave Kogin fabric.
Colourway: Light blue, cyan and navy blue
180 x 45cm
Pongee silk
Hand rolled edges
Cool wash, iron damp