We’re incredibly proud to publish ‘Sashiko Stories’ by Atsushi Futatsuya (@sashikostory) in our latest summer issue! In his interview with @mamasteddybear, Atsushi discusses how cultural appropriation shows up in the practice of Sashiko and how crafters and teachers can approach the practice in a more informed and respectful way.
Issue 41 of Pom Pom Quarterly is available in print and digital form on our website!
Images: @sashikostory
[1: Free Sashiko stitching on a dark navy background using white, yellow, and pale blue thread. The words “If you want to practise Sashiko, please enjoy it. If you plan to teach, learn more.” are in the bottom left corner of the image. 2: Atsushi is seated on the floor, practising Sashiko. His legs are crossed and he’s looking just past the camera. 3: A close up of a WIP Sashio project, shown on navy fabric with cream-coloured thread.]
2022-07-13 01:22:39
I can’t wait to read this.
Learn please. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻❤️😉🙌🏻
I very much enjoyed this article, thank you!
I have learnt so much from following Atsushi on Instagram, about sashiko and cultural appropriation, and his work is so beautiful!
I always just send people your way when they want to learn Sashiko. I feel like my opinions have grown nuanced but I will let the expert teach. Oh I wore my Sashiko stitched trousers to a crafting fair and had so many good conversations, I learned about spinning and several people learned that Sashiko is not Japanese embroidery like they thought it was. If I had had to stitch my trousers on an embroidery hoop I would have gone crazy, haha
I LOVE your attitude about this art.
@lauraghaines ❤️
I had the privilege of meeting Sashiko artists in Japan and just wow! 🙌 this is awesome
EDUCATE!
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