Hand-dyed. Hand stitched.
The cloth is Sakai wa-sarashi, sourced from Kadono Sarashi Zome in Japan, a traditional bleached cotton made by a process that dates back centuries. We dyed it ourselves in our natural indigo vats here in Seattle.
Every mat is made from fabric torn, not cut, in the traditional method: raw edges and selvedges left intact, then doubled and stitched entirely by hand. That’s roughly two days of work per mat. Every line of stitching is anchored so it will not slip under heavy use. Every turning loop is hidden inside the layers. There is no wrong side. Both faces are finished.
Each mat carries its own pattern, from asanoha (hemp leaf), offset crosses, shippo tsunagi (linked seven treasures), yamagata (mountain form), woven bamboo, and a seigaiha (ocean wave) variation. Made to be used every day, for a very long time. That’s Mottainai at the tea table.
Additional Info
11" x 13"
One of a kind, hand stitched by Shannon & Jason
Sakai wa-sarashi cotton from Kadono Sarashi Zome, hand-dyed in natural indigo in Seattle
Stitched with Aurifil 12wt cotton thread
Fully reversible, finished on both faces
Care: Gentle hand wash in cool water with mild soap, lay flat to dry. Natural indigo can share a little color in early washes, so wash separately.
Hand-dyed. Hand stitched.
The cloth is Sakai wa-sarashi, sourced from Kadono Sarashi Zome in Japan, a traditional bleached cotton made by a process that dates back centuries. We dyed it ourselves in our natural indigo vats here in Seattle.
Every mat is made from fabric torn, not cut, in the traditional method: raw edges and selvedges left intact, then doubled and stitched entirely by hand. That’s roughly two days of work per mat. Every line of stitching is anchored so it will not slip under heavy use. Every turning loop is hidden inside the layers. There is no wrong side. Both faces are finished.
Each mat carries its own pattern, from asanoha (hemp leaf), offset crosses, shippo tsunagi (linked seven treasures), yamagata (mountain form), woven bamboo, and a seigaiha (ocean wave) variation. Made to be used every day, for a very long time. That’s Mottainai at the tea table.
Additional Info
11" x 13"
One of a kind, hand stitched by Shannon & Jason
Sakai wa-sarashi cotton from Kadono Sarashi Zome, hand-dyed in natural indigo in Seattle
Stitched with Aurifil 12wt cotton thread
Fully reversible, finished on both faces
Care: Gentle hand wash in cool water with mild soap, lay flat to dry. Natural indigo can share a little color in early washes, so wash separately.
