Japanese Patchwork. DIY Ideas For Crafts And Inspiration.

Patchwork is sewing from flaps and is associated with the rational use of each centimeter of fabric. In past, because of the high cost of materials, there was need to save using all the possibilities. Simple handiwork products have become so popular with people that famous designers began to pay attention to this technique. And some manufacturers even began to produce fabrics that looked like patches sewn together. Patchwork is also often used in interior design. To decorate space or to emphasize the desired style. Most experts agree that patchwork originated not in Japan, but in England, which is clear by the very name. Differences from English or Chinese patchwork are those features that distinguish Japanese technique. They include: • availability of Japanese embroidery technique Sashiko; • decoration of products with tassel and fringe; • the predominance of geometric patterns, plant ornaments and local landscapes; • use threads for for stitching of another color to outstand on the main backgro