A traditional Japanese sewing technique called sashiko, taught to victims of a 2011 disaster, has sparked a business creating distinctive footwear. By Vivian Morelli Reporting from Otsuchi, Japan On ...

An accent pillow is the kind of home decor item that's expected to pull a lot of weight aesthetically and really shine in its surroundings, a quality that can often translate to steep price tags at ...

Office worker Cha Seong-won, 32 years old, never passes by holey socks or worn-out pants in his closet. He often rummages ...

I’ve always been intimidated by sewing. My fine motor skills are lacking, as is my patience for tedious tasks – and I long figured I would never possess this skill. Last month, however, in the hopes ...

LONDON--The Uniqlo clothing chain is attracting attention for a new repair service offered at its flagship store here that mends old garments with a Japanese embroidery technique dating to feudal ...

Sashiko is the Japanese traditional art of visible mending. Maoko Carroll will be holding a workshop as part of the National Sustainable Living Festival in Melbourne. Melbourne resident Maoko Carroll ...