| I asked my Japanese Sashiko friends to share their photos with the tag. I have

| I asked my Japanese Sashiko friends to share their photos with the tag. I have my own Sashiko. This journey is NOT to define my Sashiko as the Sashiko. It is a process of sharing how the Japanese enjoy Sashiko – which may be different from the current trend. I will keep asking the Japanese to share their Sashiko. ☆
I appreciate your worry and concern. As I keep saying, here is the answer. When you wonder if you are disrespectful to the Japanese Sashiko, then you are NOT. Don’t worry. The time you “wonder” about what you do is already a good sign of respect. I have been SUPER open to the free interpretation of Sashiko. I haven’t changed my point of view. (Please read our website to understand how we consider Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko). ☆
There is A LOT to share. The common sense in Japan is a unique and attractive mindset for non-Japanese. I share our wisdom here and there, but the place I am focusing on the best is on Patreon – where I know everyone is willing to learn. I am tired of seeing many Japanese words superficially understood. Wabi-Sabi is not equal to beauty in imperfection – it is MUCH MORE than that.
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Off to NYC – may not be available to reply.
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NYCへ向けて移動するのでお返事が遅くなるかもです。ごめんなさい。
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他の日本の伝統芸能（伝統工芸）と比べ、刺し子は日常に存在し過ぎました。実際に300年前の日本を訪れる訳には行かないので確認はできないのですが、「職人」という観点すらない手工芸だったと思います。なんなら、工芸でもない。手仕事。
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祖母から嫁、母から娘へ。そうやって伝わってきた刺し子は、現代では「復興版」なのかもしれません。でも、きっと、祖母から聞いた言葉を覚えていらっしゃる方もいるはずで、その言葉を大切に残したいんです。それが僕の何よりもの目的です。正しいとか間違いとかじゃなく、その原点を感じたい。だから、教えて下さい。どんな刺し子でも良いんです。日本で営まれる刺し子を教えて頂けたら嬉しいです。
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2019-11-08 09:23:11

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