Passing on the charm of Aomori’s traditional craft, Koginzashi, to the future

Passing on the charm of Aomori’s traditional craft, “Kogin
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URL: Wasabi Craft Press Release: October 1, 2025 Passing on the charm of Aomori’s traditional craft, “Kogin Embroidery,” to the future Announcement of the release of the calendar “Kogin Embroidery Pattern Collection 2026” With the cooperation of three museums in Aomori Prefecture that exhibit and publicize the history of Kogin embroidery (Nokan Kogei (Ryo Okawa) Memorial Museum, Yoko Sato Kogin Exhibition Hall, and Yumemiru Kogin Hall), the koginbank editorial department has produced a calendar featuring patterns from the traditional craft of Kogin embroidery, “Kogin Embroidery Pattern Collection 2026.” It is scheduled for release on October 15, 2026.
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Kogin Embroidery Pattern Collection 2026 Digest The “Kogin Embroidery Pattern Collection 2026” calendar features the geometric patterns and their reverses of “Kogin,” a type of kimono worn by farmers in Tsugaru from the late Edo period through the Meiji era. At the end of the calendar, you’ll find a design for one of the featured patterns, along with an overall view of the Kogin from which the pattern was collected, allowing you to enjoy both its historical value and its design.

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What is “Kosaku Kogin”? This refers to kogin-stitched kimonos worn by farmers in Tsugaru from the late Edo period through the Meiji period. To enhance the fabric’s durability and provide warmth, the linen is sewn with cotton thread to close the weave, creating geometric patterns. The simple yet sophisticated patterns were discovered by Muneyoshi Yanagi, founder of the Mingei movement, and became known throughout Japan, starting from Aomori. They continue to fascinate people today, transcending the ages.
Contact for sales inquiries regarding this product Kurobe Co., Ltd. 5-3-3 Kanda, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture, 036-8061 TEL: 0172-39-2600 FAX: 0172-39-2605
About the koginbank Editorial Department Official website:
https://koginbank.com/ This is an online magazine that showcases the appeal of Aomori’s traditional crafts, “Kogin Embroidery” and “Rishi Embroidery,” from various angles. Since 2017, it has been operated by leather and craft brand wasabi CRAFT and product, UI/UX design and development company TORII DESIGN INSTITUTE, INC.. For more information about this release Press release attachments