Sakiori Rug

Delight in the beauty and ingenuity of our sakiori-made denim rug.

In Japan’s colder regions, cotton has always been difficult to grow, making it a precious resource. When clothing became worn, people would often reinforce it with sashiko stitching. Then, when clothing could no longer be repaired in this way, it would be cut into narrow strips and woven together to create a brand new textile.

This traditional technique is known as sakiori (裂き(saki) - tear, 織り(ori) - weave). Originating in Japan’s Edo period, it is an example of the country’s resourcefulness, often accessed through acts of craftsmanship.