Among so many perspectives of interpretations of “what Sashiko is”, I believe we

Among so many perspectives of interpretations of “what Sashiko is”, I believe we all can agree on one thing: Sashiko is a Japanese term for a stitchery practice done (has being done) in Japan. Therefore, I am here to keep sharing the “Sashiko Story” based on Japanese culture.
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In the past few years of me investing so much time in sharing Sashiko, I have received quite many nasty comments including those calling me “a destroyer of human creativity” and “arrogant(deluded)”. (and 100 times more nice & appreciative comments, so I am still here. Thank you). It is so interesting that I have NEVER had those comments in Japanese. Zero. A criticism can lead us to have arguments, and I welcome that unless it is valid. However, when it comes to nasty arguments, I really wonder why I have to protect myself in English. They try to argue with us about Sashiko and Japanese culture in English as if they know better than anyone. They expect us to use their language to protect our culture. It is strange.
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As I keep saying, there is no need to learn Japanese to enjoy Sashiko practice. Again, I am here to share Stories in English so that anyone can enjoy it. However, there are some words which cannot be translated or defined in one paragraph. I wish I could, but it requires a number of stories. That’s exactly what I am doing now. Please realize how “bizarre” it is to see non-Japanese people defining what Sashiko is as an instant answer in their language while I say only definitions I can share is mine, and I want you to try to define what Sashiko is after reading stories. Sashiko is easy, but not shallow.
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言葉の一人歩きとは怖いもので、刺し子がどんどんと違うものになっていく悪夢に魘されることも度々あります。でも、変化が嫌だと言っているのではないんです。伝統には変化は必須で、でもだからこそ、丁寧に変化して欲しいんです。あまりにも早い変化は多くの人を置き去りにします。歴史の中で、置き去りにされた人は「なかったもの」として認識されることもあります。流石にそれを認めてしまうのは、違う。恵子さんと恵子さんの頼る職人さんの刺し子は守り続けたいんです。何もかもが「自由」と「個人の選択肢」で正当化されてしまう世の中で、大きな流れの中で渦を作れる小石になり続けたいと思っています。
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2022-02-26 08:06:28

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