Hand-wash torn fabrics many times with washing valuable pieces away with dirty water… yet, we try to remake the Boro piece in 2017. Boro_001 is also available for sale.
Kieko had a theme of Japanese Indigo Blue for this piece. Enjoy the vintage Indigo blue and the matching Boro pieces gathering… into one beautiful piece of Boro.
何度も手洗いし、その度に襤褸の糸や欠片を水と共に流してしまいながら、それでも作り上げる現代の襤褸。襤褸は襤褸ですが、汚くはないのです。
Boro_001は藍染古布をテーマにして、蒼い襤褸を作ろうと始めました。こちらも綺麗。
2017-10-02 19:29:42
One of our life-changing opportunity was with “Otsuchi Sashiko” after 3/11 earthquake. The time in Otsuchi (severely damaged town by Tsunami) taught me the power of hand-crafting. We have been providing our experience with them, and we just received the great news that they will re-make the “All hand-stitched Japanese…
I say, “Do not worry about Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko too much (If you are worried. If not, then Worry)”. I want everyone to enjoy Sashiko. With just one condition – Acknowledgement to Japanese people & stories behind it. Unfortunately, the acknowledgement is difficult for some who wish to focus…
Sashiko has “already become” a trend. One advised me it is too late to share the “Sashiko (which Atsushi advocates)”. Well. Regardless. I cannot give up on my identity, right? I am a stone in a big trend stream. I really appreciate all the supporting comments for what I do….
