Horned Tortoiseshell Large Sashiko Template

The "horned tortoiseshell stitch," known in Japanese as Tsuno Kikko, is a decorative geometric pattern used in traditional Japanese Sashiko embroidery, often within a hexagon (Kikko) motif, featuring pointed "horns" or "flowers" that resemble a tortoise shell, adding strength and beauty to fabrics.

It's created by stitching intersecting lines within a grid, forming distinctive, sometimes flower-like, shapes that are variations of the basic tortoise shell pattern

Create stunning patterns with this precision-cut 8" sashiko template. 

The unique marking system on our Indigo Niche Templates allows you to easily mark fabric for stitching.

Our templates are:

• transparent for accurate placement
• thin - making them suitable to be used with a variety of pens and markers
• flexible - can be used on uneven layers of fabric or over embroideries and small embellishments
• will not crack like a traditional acrylic template
• designed and manufactured in Australia at small family operated businesses from 100% recyclable product