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Japanese Kogin, a type of embroidery technique.
Meiji Period, 19th Century.
Sashiko and Kogin Technique
Kogin embroidery is a variation of Sashiko.
Sashiko patterns are typically traced onto the right side of the ground fabric and then stitched with 5 ? 8 small, even stitches per inch along the pattern lines. Traditional sashiko patterns are done with white thread on indigo ground fabric but modern sashiko is now done with multi-colored thread on various types of ground, including silk. Kogin embroidery is done on evenweave fabric and is stitched as an over/under darning pattern. In order to create the pattern, the horizontal stitches vary in length. Traditional Kogin embroidery was also done with white thread on indigo ground but modern Kogin embroidery can be done with any thread you choose on any ground you choose. The needlepoint.about.com archives of Janet Perry have Kogin darning patterns. <source of above quote>
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