Free exhibitions and
fair trade world textiles markets
across England, Scotland and Wales
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World Textile Day
SashikoFest England – Meppershall
20th June 2026, 10 am – 3 pm
Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Wy, Meppershall, Shefford SG17 5AB
FREE ENTRY to our exhibition and sale of all things sashiko, kogin, and boro
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We know your wanted a SashikoFest in this area of England, because you asked for one! Janice Gunner and Rosemary Muntus have both taught extensively in this region, so we know there is a passion for sashiko, kogin and boro in your area.
See www.sashikofest.co.uk for more info.
We've had an enthusiastic turnout at our two previous SashikoFests in different areas of England, and now it is your turn to have a chance to join us for a fun filled day of Japanese textiles. All the team who have been at our previous SashikoFests will be joining us for this event.
Traders -
Janice Gunner
Japan Crafts
Retro Japan
Susan Briscoe Designs
Textile Traders
Talks - to be announced
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Demos - to be announced
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Make and takes - to be announced. Teachers include Rosemary Muntus and Steve Rowley.
Exhibition of sashiko, kogin, and boro, old and new, traditional and innovative.
​And we had delicious onsite catering and refreshments all day!
Venue info
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Meppershall Village Hall, Walnut Tree Wy, Meppershall, Shefford SG17 5AB.
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Tel: 07485102727
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Link to venue: https://meppershallvillagehall.co.uk/
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Disabled access
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Free parking onsite and near by
Public Transport info
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London St Pancras - Luton Station - 25 minutes
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Luton Railway Station to Meppershall, no. 79 bus - 45 minutes
Road info
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From Letchworth Garden City – 25 minutes
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From Bedford – 30 minutes
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From Luton - 25 - 40 minutes
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SashikoFest England
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Meppershall Village Hall, Meppershall, Beds.
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