Iron Heart | IHSH-397-IND | 21oz Sashiko Work Shirt
The Iron Heart classic work shirt, made from a 21oz Jacquard loom woven cloth with Sashiko thread stitching. Dating back to the 17th century, Sashiko is a traditional form of Japanese folk embroidery used for both decorative and functional reinforcement of fabrics. With a translation meaning “little stabs”, the technique involves a running stitch which creates aesthetically pleasing geometric patterns in a piece of cloth, simultaneously reinforcing the weave for added durability.
Where traditionally this would be stitched into a fabric by hand, the complex capabilities of a Jacquard loom allow for a Sashiko-style stitch to be intertwined at the weaving stage. The result is a soft, yet substantial cloth that’s packed full of character, with the intricate Sashiko thread adding delicate flourishes of colour amid the deep indigo weave.
- Made in Japan
- Work shirt
- 21oz Jacquard cloth with Sashiko stitching
- 100% cotton
- Indigo rope dyed warp and weft - will fade with wear and washing
- Blue cotton Sashiko thread
- Tonal stitching
- Black four-hole buttons
- Classic patch pockets with button fastenings and pen holder
- Single and double needle stitch construction
- Straight back yoke
- Felled internal seams
- Side seam gussets with chainstitch run-off
- Red bobbin thread
- One-washed - no shrinkage expected
- These Shirts can have little imperfections in the color when new due to the nature of indigo sashiko, thats part of the beauty of this fabric.