Zakka Embroidery

Contemporary embroidery motifs paired with a simple approach - using just one or two colours per design. The result is an easy and elegant way to start stitching.

Embrace a simpler approach to stitching with bold one- and two-colour embroidery motifs.

Zakka Embroidery presents designs that are an elegant blend of Japanese and Scandinavian style. The motifs and patterns are spare and graphic, yet softened with organic shapes and imagery drawn from nature. The result is embroidery that evokes a personal feel and conjures a sense of nostalgia.

The task of picking just the right palette for an embroidery project can be overwhelming to beginners and experienced stitchers alike. But when you take away that challenge, a whole world of texture and style becomes available. Here, Japanese designer Yumiko Higuchi presents embroidery motifs to be stitched using just one or two colours - creating patterns and designs that are more evocative for their form than for a play of colours. Each embroidery design is paired with a simple craft project, transforming the stitched fabric into a functional object, including pouches, pillows, aprons, and more.

With beautiful photographs, clear step-by-step instructions, and detailed diagrams, Zakka Embroidery will be an inspiring guide for those new to embroidery and a delightful experience for those experienced with needle and thread.