English

Stitches of Waiting,
Between Sea and Life

In the port town of Mikuni, sashiko was more than a way to mend cloth.
It was a quiet act of care—hands moving gently while waiting for loved ones to return from the sea.

Layers of fabric, stitched and restitched, carried wishes for safety and hope for tomorrow.
Through this humble handwork, people found calm in uncertain days.

Mikuni Minato Sashiko carries these memories into the present, weaving kindness and resilience into everyday life—one stitch at a time.

About Mikuni Minato

Mikuni Minato is a historic port town in Fukui Prefecture, Japan.

Once a key stop along the Kitamaebune trading routes, the town developed a rich culture shaped by the sea, waiting, and everyday life.

Fukui is also a region long known for its textile heritage, especially fine silk weaving such as habutae.

Sashiko traditions found across Mikuni Minato can be seen as part of Fukui’s broader textile heritage.

Today, traces of this history remain in its streets, crafts, and people—offering visitors a quiet place to slow down and connect with local traditions.