Sashiko set: Asanoha

The Asanoha Paper Set from My Visible Mend is a practical template set designed for sashiko embroidery and visible mending . The set makes it easy to draw the classic Japanese Asanoha pattern , allowing you to repair or decorate clothing and textiles with precise geometric stitches.

Asanoha means “hemp leaf pattern” and is a traditional Japanese pattern that has been used in textiles for hundreds of years. The characteristic star shape symbolizes growth and strength, and is often used in sashiko embroidery because the pattern is both decorative and structurally reinforcing.

With these cardboard templates, you don't have to draw the pattern from scratch every time. The templates make it possible to gradually build up the pattern and adapt it to the area you want to repair or decorate.

About visible repair and sashiko

The kit is designed for visible mending , a repair technique where patches and stitches are not hidden but become a decorative part of the garment. The philosophy behind this approach is to extend the life of clothing while giving the repair a personal touch.

Sashiko is a Japanese embroidery technique that was traditionally used to reinforce and repair clothing , especially workwear. Repeated geometric patterns make the fabric stronger while creating an aesthetic pattern.

Contents of the kit

• Cardboard templates with Asanoha pattern

• Sashiko needle

• Sashiko thread

• Thimble for the palm of your hand

• Instructions for use

To use the templates, you also need a fabric marker or fabric pencil that can be washed away afterwards.

Details

• Sashiko template set

• Asanoha (“hemp leaf”) pattern

• Cardboard templates for drawing patterns

• Suitable for visible mending and decorative embroidery

• Includes needle, thread and thimble

• Allows you to gradually build up the pattern over the desired area

• Developed by My Visible Mend

• Article: Asanoha Paper Set

What is the Asanoha pattern?

Asanoha is one of the most famous geometric patterns in Japanese textile tradition. The shape is inspired by the leaves of the hemp plant and consists of repeating hexagonal stars.

Historically, the pattern was used in clothing because it symbolizes strength and rapid growth , and because the geometric structure makes the fabric more durable when embroidered with sashiko stitches.