Stitched Stillness and Light

Yuko Wakaoka is a sashiko artist from Japan, currently based in Berlin.

Her hand-stitched works emerge from quiet moments — shifting light, soft tones, and the understated rhythm of everyday life.

Her practice is rooted in slowness and intention.
Through layers of thread and color, she explores how subtle combinations can bring a soft kind of energy — steady, thoughtful, and quietly alive.

Her pieces aren’t made to escape the world, but to meet it with clarity and care.

She hopes her work brings a quiet brightness into daily life — something to notice, enjoy, and carry forward.