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Why is handkerchief so popular in Japan?

March 15, 2021

Handkerchief in Japan

Why is handkerchief so popular in Japan? 

Dear Sweetheart,

How’re you?

You may ask me why I always create a handkerchief (ハンケチ) or (teal-towel – 布巾) with Sashiko (刺し子), the Japanese stitching technique.

My Story: Why is handkerchief so popular in Japan?

It was around 1. December in Denmark. I asked my boyfriend, now husband, what he wished for Christmas. He said: “A handkerchief”. “Hmmm…really, ok”, I said.

I went to a big department store in Copenhagen and looked for a handkerchief. It was hard to find one. Eventually, I found a few selections of handkerchief from the brand called Ralph Lauren. I remember they costed around 100 EUR for one piece. I didn’t buy one, because I thought it was too expensive.

Now, many years has passed since that Christmas. And for 8 years ago when I lived in Japan and discovered the Japanese culture, I explored the Japanese tradition for handkerchief.

Handkerchief in Japan

When you enter a department store in Japan, there’s usually, I big section only with handkerchief. There’re so many different types. They all varies in material, color, and design. Most of them are made of 100% cotton, and are so soft. And they’re the ones designed for men and ones for women.

The price of a handkerchief is only around 10 EUR for one piece. Many women also offer a handkerchief for their girlfriends as a gift.

Why is handkerchief so popular in Japan?

The Japanese people use a handkerchief for so many things/reasons. Most Japanese women, girls always carry a handkerchief in their handbag/school bag. They use it when they go the public toilet, to wipe off any sweat in their face in summertime, to wipe their body and bag if it suddenly start raining, as a napkin during lunch, or when enjoying sweets outside, at weddings, at funerals etc.

Many Japanese men also bring a handkerchief with them in their briefcase, or their small handbag in the weekends. They use it, especially in summertime, to wipe off the sweat in their face because of the high humidity in Japan.

Myself, I purchased many different kinds of handkerchief when I lived Japan. And now, when I live in Germany, I always try to remember to bring one with me, as I know how nice it is. However, it’s not the culture here, so sometimes I forget.

How’s it in your country? Do you bring a handkerchief with you when you leave your home?

I would love to hear from. And thank you for reading my post.

With love,

Jeanette

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🍒 It is made by twisting several thin cotton threads together, and has a looser twist, and
🍒 made from long and stable cotton meaning that it is very hard wearing and strong. 

The thickness of the Sashiko thread varies. 

Thick threads give a soft and rustic feel while thin threads give a delicate and beautiful finish. 

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Happy February Beautiful Souls! 💕 Sashiko Thread 💗 The sashiko thread is different from many embroidery threads. 🍒 It is made by twisting several thin cotton threads together, and has a looser twist, and 🍒 made from long and stable cotton meaning that it is very hard wearing and strong. The thickness of the Sashiko thread varies. Thick threads give a soft and rustic feel while thin threads give a delicate and beautiful finish. Vegetable-dyed treads are popular for their gentle colours. Find your favourite yarn by comparing them. In the picture you will find some of my favourite Sashiko threads. To the most left: @sashikostory color #013 - thick and lovely thread In the middle: @hobbyra_hobbyre color #116 - medium thick, the one I use the most. To the right side: @ajisaidrop thin and delicate. With sashiko love, Jeanette . . #刺し子 #刺し子糸 #sashikostitching #sashikoembroidery #sashikomending #visiblemending #japanesecraft #handsewing #sashikotråd #sashikothread #slowfashion #fashionaccessories
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You might be curious about what Sashiko is.

Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewing technique that was developed in Japan a few centuries ago or as beautifully expressed by Keiko & Atsushi Futatsuya:

"Sashiko is a process of repairing the fabric to repair, strengthen and warm the clothes that the family member will wear"

Sashiko was originally a job for women to repair men's clothing over the winter. Both women and men worked as farmers in the summer. But in winter, men worked in the forest and women repaired the fabric. This practice still exists in some parts of Japan.

💫 My story with Sashiko
I discovered Sashiko one day when I walked into a small hobby shop in our neighborhood in Tokyo. Many Japanese women bought small pieces of white fabrics with printed patterns and also colorful threads. I wondered what they were going to do?

They all had to make small hand-sewn handkerchiefs. I found it fascinating and wanted to try it myself.

After several years of creating small pieces of hand-stitched fabrics using the Japanese needlework technique, I want to share my passion with the world. Because

It is pure bliss. Relaxing. And funny.

Do you also want to try? You can see more about Sashiko in my link in my profile.

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Dear beautiful 🫶🏻 You might be curious about what Sashiko is. Sashiko is a Japanese hand sewing technique that was developed in Japan a few centuries ago or as beautifully expressed by Keiko & Atsushi Futatsuya: "Sashiko is a process of repairing the fabric to repair, strengthen and warm the clothes that the family member will wear" Sashiko was originally a job for women to repair men's clothing over the winter. Both women and men worked as farmers in the summer. But in winter, men worked in the forest and women repaired the fabric. This practice still exists in some parts of Japan. 💫 My story with Sashiko I discovered Sashiko one day when I walked into a small hobby shop in our neighborhood in Tokyo. Many Japanese women bought small pieces of white fabrics with printed patterns and also colorful threads. I wondered what they were going to do? They all had to make small hand-sewn handkerchiefs. I found it fascinating and wanted to try it myself. After several years of creating small pieces of hand-stitched fabrics using the Japanese needlework technique, I want to share my passion with the world. Because It is pure bliss. Relaxing. And funny. Do you also want to try? You can see more about Sashiko in my link in my profile. Thank you for stopping by 🤎 #sashiko #刺し子 #japaneseculture #japanesecraft #handmade #sashikostitching #sashikothread #sashikostitch #sashikopatterns #handstitch #slowstitching #slowstitch #fashionaccessories #handkerchief #sashikofukin #刺し子ふきん#sashikolovesfreckles
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a sweet summer day with a newly handmade handkerchief for your summer bag 🌞😊

my latest creation is this cute handkerchief /  tea towel 🤎

The patten is called ✨花ぐるま ✨which means flower wheels in the Japanese language. Perhaps you also can imagine small “flower wheels” in the pattern !

it took me a while to make it because you have to stitch each flower.

however, the process was fun and rewarding !

do you like this pattern ?

#刺し子
#sashiko #stitching #handkerchief #ハンカチ
#handcraft 

#japanesestitching #sashikoembroidery #slowfashion #slowliving #mediation #slowliving #intuitiveart #intuitivecreative #runningstitch 

#handmade #surrendertotheflow #creativity #lovesashiko #selflove #followtheflow
a sweet summer day with a newly handmade handkerchief for your summer bag 🌞😊

my latest creation is this cute handkerchief /  tea towel 🤎

The patten is called ✨花ぐるま ✨which means flower wheels in the Japanese language. Perhaps you also can imagine small “flower wheels” in the pattern !

it took me a while to make it because you have to stitch each flower.

however, the process was fun and rewarding !

do you like this pattern ?

#刺し子
#sashiko #stitching #handkerchief #ハンカチ
#handcraft 

#japanesestitching #sashikoembroidery #slowfashion #slowliving #mediation #slowliving #intuitiveart #intuitivecreative #runningstitch 

#handmade #surrendertotheflow #creativity #lovesashiko #selflove #followtheflow
a sweet summer day with a newly handmade handkerchief for your summer bag 🌞😊

my latest creation is this cute handkerchief /  tea towel 🤎

The patten is called ✨花ぐるま ✨which means flower wheels in the Japanese language. Perhaps you also can imagine small “flower wheels” in the pattern !

it took me a while to make it because you have to stitch each flower.

however, the process was fun and rewarding !

do you like this pattern ?

#刺し子
#sashiko #stitching #handkerchief #ハンカチ
#handcraft 

#japanesestitching #sashikoembroidery #slowfashion #slowliving #mediation #slowliving #intuitiveart #intuitivecreative #runningstitch 

#handmade #surrendertotheflow #creativity #lovesashiko #selflove #followtheflow
a sweet summer day with a newly handmade handkerchief for your summer bag 🌞😊

my latest creation is this cute handkerchief /  tea towel 🤎

The patten is called ✨花ぐるま ✨which means flower wheels in the Japanese language. Perhaps you also can imagine small “flower wheels” in the pattern !

it took me a while to make it because you have to stitch each flower.

however, the process was fun and rewarding !

do you like this pattern ?

#刺し子
#sashiko #stitching #handkerchief #ハンカチ
#handcraft 

#japanesestitching #sashikoembroidery #slowfashion #slowliving #mediation #slowliving #intuitiveart #intuitivecreative #runningstitch 

#handmade #surrendertotheflow #creativity #lovesashiko #selflove #followtheflow
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a sweet summer day with a newly handmade handkerchief for your summer bag 🌞😊 my latest creation is this cute handkerchief / tea towel 🤎 The patten is called ✨花ぐるま ✨which means flower wheels in the Japanese language. Perhaps you also can imagine small “flower wheels” in the pattern ! it took me a while to make it because you have to stitch each flower. however, the process was fun and rewarding ! do you like this pattern ? #刺し子 #sashiko #stitching #handkerchief #ハンカチ #handcraft #japanesestitching #sashikoembroidery #slowfashion #slowliving #mediation #slowliving #intuitiveart #intuitivecreative #runningstitch #handmade #surrendertotheflow #creativity #lovesashiko #selflove #followtheflow
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