{"product_id":"sashiko-stitching-stencil-hemp-leaf-asanoha-copy","title":"Sashiko Stitching Stencil - Cross Stitch (Jujizashi)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eCross Stitch Sashiko\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, known in Japan as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eJujizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e (十字刺し), is a traditional technique where intersecting vertical and horizontal running stitches form small, repeating crosses. Symbolically, the pattern is associated with protection, strength and prosperity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultural meaning and symbolism\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiM747W-MmUAxVLUkEAHQs6EcoQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDBAA\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cul data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAwQAQ\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eProtection and Good Fortune:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe cross (十字) closely resembles the Japanese\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003ekanji\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esymbol for the number 10 (十), which holds positive connotations in Japanese culture. Because the pattern creates an interwoven structure that is ever-expanding across the fabric, it is traditionally seen as a design that brings\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eprosperity, good luck, and a long life\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-processed=\"true\" data-hveid=\"CAIIAAgACAwQAg\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"Z1qcYe\"\u003e\u003cspan data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eHistorical Purpose:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOriginally emerging in rural Japan, Sashiko was used by farmers and fishermen to reinforce worn-out clothing and provide extra layers for warmth.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eJujizashi\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ewas highly prized for this because the crisscrossed layers effectively replicate the warp and weft of woven fabric, providing immense structural durability to mended garments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Fabric Folk","offers":[{"title":"#1","offer_id":61886026023242,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#2","offer_id":61886026056010,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#3","offer_id":61886533534026,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#4","offer_id":61886533566794,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"#5","offer_id":61886533599562,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0968\/5418\/0170\/files\/IMG_1852_62d4288f-d5a3-4142-bbe7-bff26c626dda.jpg?v=1779351548","url":"https:\/\/shop.thefabricfolk.com\/products\/sashiko-stitching-stencil-hemp-leaf-asanoha-copy","provider":"The Fabric Folk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}