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Since the 18th century, sashiko patterns have been adapted from popular designs, including those of other textiles, auspicious patterns and designs derived from Buddhist motifs. As part of the reforms of the Meji Restoration (1868), old sumptuary laws were repealed. Commoners could now wear large, colourful patterns and tastes changed. Many larger sashiko patterns date from the Taisho era (1912–26), when traditional sashiko reached its peak. Designs were adapted from textiles, paper, ceramics, marquetry and architectural details. Pattern books for textiles had been published since the Edo period and these influenced sashiko patterns too.