The Netherlands - Twelve Tulips - Sashiko World
Sashiko stitching is a traditional embroidery style from Japan. Originally used for repairs and reinforcements, in the present day it is more often employed for its decorative purpose.
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This hand-sewing dishcloth kit series is designed based on the concept “Sashiko that you can enjoy creating, using, and displaying.”
SASHIKO WORLD The Netherlands : Designed by Satomi Dairaku
The Netherlands, a country of flowers famous for its tulips. Since ancient times, it has been opened to the world through trade, and in the 17th century, it flourished as the home of the world’s first joint-stock company. In the canals that criss-cross the country, people enjoy ice skating in winter. Why don’t you enjoy SASHIKO, feeling as if you were traveling to The Netherlands?
The Netherlands is said to be the world’s florist, growing and exporting various flowers, including the national flower, the tulip. In January, there is a day called “National Tulip Day”, and in the capital city of Amsterdam, a tulip garden is created on Dam Square where anyone can pick tulips for free. In March, Keukenhof, the world-famous flower park, is home to 7 million flowers. Many towns have flower markets, and you can see flowers all over each town.