Sashiko Hishizashi apron (maedare)
Early 20th century
Maker unknown
Hemp with cotton and wool thread
Nambu area, Aomori Prefecture
On show is the central panel of an apron called a maedare. It was worn wrapped around the hips and tied with a wide sash. Hishizashi is a stitched pattern of wide diamonds or lozenge shapes and was characteristic of the work made in this region.
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