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Handicrafts - TSV

Handicrafts is a general term for creative activities that use tools such as needles and thread, knitting needles, and felting needles to process materials such as fabric, thread, and wool to create works. There are various techniques including knitting, embroidery, patchwork, and felting, and a wide range of items from practical goods to decorative pieces are produced. Japan has traditional handicrafts such as sashiko and kogin-zashi, and in modern times, they are enjoyed not only as hobbies but also as means of cultural inheritance and artistic expression.

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code	slug	name	description	category
01	knitting	Knitting	A handicraft technique using knitting needles or crochet hooks to work with yarn.	Thread-based Crafts
02	embroidery	Embroidery	A decorative handicraft technique stitching patterns onto fabric with needle and thread.	Thread-based Crafts
03	patchwork	Patchwork	A handicraft technique combining different fabrics to create patterns.	Fabric-based Crafts
04	felting	Felting	A handicraft technique processing wool to create stuffed animals and accessories.	Wool-based Crafts
05	sewing	Sewing	A technique cutting and sewing fabric to create clothing and accessories.	Fabric-based Crafts
06	beadwork	Beadwork	A handicraft technique stringing beads to create accessories and decorations.	Decorative Crafts
07	sashiko	Sashiko	A traditional Japanese embroidery technique used for reinforcing and decorating fabric.	Japanese Traditional Crafts
08	kogin-zashi	Kogin-zashi	A traditional sashiko technique from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture.	Japanese Traditional Crafts
09	crochet	Crochet	A technique using a single hooked needle to work with yarn.	Thread-based Crafts
10	quilting	Quilting	A technique layering fabric and batting, stitched to create three-dimensional patterns.	Fabric-based Crafts
11	cross-stitch	Cross-Stitch	An embroidery technique creating patterns with X-shaped stitches.	Embroidery Techniques
12	needle-felting	Needle Felting	A technique using specialized needles to poke wool and create three-dimensional works.	Wool-based Crafts
13	lace-making	Lace Making	A technique using fine thread to create delicate openwork patterns.	Thread-based Crafts
14	applique	Applique	A technique attaching cut-out fabric shapes onto another fabric.	Fabric-based Crafts
15	macrame	Macrame	A technique tying cords or strings to create decorative woven items.	Thread-based Crafts
16	tsumami-zaiku	Tsumami Zaiku	A traditional Japanese craft pinching fabric to create flower shapes.	Japanese Traditional Crafts
17	ribbon-embroidery	Ribbon Embroidery	A technique using ribbons to embroider three-dimensional floral patterns.	Embroidery Techniques
18	wet-felting	Wet Felting	A technique using water and soap to solidify wool.	Wool-based Crafts
19	tatting	Tatting	A lace technique using a shuttle to create knots.	Thread-based Crafts
20	weaving	Weaving	A technique interlacing warp and weft threads to create fabric.	Thread-based Crafts