SLOW SERIES : Sashiko Workshop with JunAle

As part of Ace Hotel Kyoto’s SLOW SERIES, we are hosting a Sashiko workshop with artist JunAle. Sashiko is a traditional Japanese hand-stitching technique used to repair and reinforce fabric, passed down through generations as a way to extend the life of clothing and textiles. In this workshop, participants will bring clothing, bags, or small textile items and learn basic Sashiko techniques for mending and reinforcement. Materials made from repurposed Ace Hotel Kyoto roomwear will also be available to use. Items with holes or damage are welcome, as well as pieces you simply want to repair, strengthen, or give a new look. Participants may also join without bringing anything. A hands-on session focused on simple stitching and working with what you already have. *No items required.   Ace Hotel KyotoのSLOW SERIESとして、刺し子作家 JunAleによる刺し子ワークショップを開催します。 刺し子は、布を修繕し補強しながら長く使い続けるために受け継がれてきた、日本の伝統的な手縫い技法です。 本ワークショップでは、お気に入りの衣服やバッグ、小物などをお持ちいただき、刺し子による補修や補強の技法を学びます。会場ではAce Hotel Kyotoのルームウェアを再利用した素材もご用意し、それぞれのアイテムに合わせたアレンジや補修を体験していただけます。 穴や破れのあるものはもちろん、「少し表情を変えたい」「より長く愛用したい」といったアイテムでもご参加いただけます。持ち込みなしでの参加も歓迎です。 手を動かしながら、ものとの新しい付き合い方を考えるひとときをお楽しみください。 ＊持ち込みなしでのご参加も可能です   JunAle Jun Sugimae Born in Osaka, Japan in 1983. After studying tailoring at a fashion school, he moved to London, where he gained experience in a variety of creative fields, including work as a brand assistant and costume production for stage performances. Upon returning to Japan in 2006, he began his career as a sportswear designer. While working with cutting-edge materials and functional design, he also developed a deep interest in traditional craftsmanship passed down through generations. Since 2014, he has focused on the centuries-old Japanese stitching technique known as sashiko, establishing a unique practice that combines repair and embellishment using only needle and thread on contemporary products such as sneakers and mountain parkas. He became the first artist in the world to apply sashiko stitc

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