TAKUMI CRAFTSMANSHIP
In Japan some garments are sewn with intricate stitching. This is known as the ‘sashiko’ technique, over 1,200 years old, featuring up to 10 stitches per inch, whose strength makes it popular in aikido. This stitching technique was also put to good use by early Japanese fire fighters, with ‘sashiko’ stitching covering a single long coat of three layers of cotton.
Now this craft form is being used on the leather seats of the Lexus UX. Requiring a steady, skilful hand that is honed over many years, ‘sashiko’ quilting is executed by Lexus’ Takumi craftspeople.
