We believe that something in the “Core” of Sashiko is “Praying”. Sashiko is gett

We believe that something in the “Core” of Sashiko is “Praying”. Sashiko is getting popular for its simplicity, and I sometimes come across the huge misunderstanding (or mis-marketing with intention) of a Geometric Pattern as Sashiko Pattern. Yes, each pattern represents something with its own name – and/or carries the meaning behind it. I agree with the beauty of geometric patterns created by Sashiko. However, without the proper understanding (or even respect) to the Core of Sashiko, the interpretation as “Art” sounds quite superficial. I understand that “Sashiko is Art” is a compliment. We humbly accept that. At the same time, I occasionally see people saying “Sashiko is a form of Art so we can do anything as our creativity expresses”… Designs, Patterns by stitches, and Artistic Creations… they are important results, but without the core (or soul), then I do not want them to call their stitching Sashiko even if it looks like “Sashiko”. Vice Versa. Even if someone’s stitching doesn’t look like Sashiko, I am happy to see someone calling their stitching “Sashiko” when they properly try to learn & respect it. My wish is simple.
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Frequent Questions I receive are about “Patterns” and “Results (how to do)”. There is nothing wrong with asking these questions, but not something I would answer with joy. I can stitch the same patterns for a long time because the primary purpose of me stitching is often “Praying” – not meditation, not artistic creation, not for me so much, but for someone/something I care the most.
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It is important to learn technique, design, and how to. I teach pretty much everything I know in Online Class or In-Person workshop. Once they learn the “Core & Essence”, we can practice to “pray” together – What I teach is how to prepare your suitcase to travel. I want you to find your own Sashiko where you travel to (with the suitcase you prepare).
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刺し子を英語で伝えるアカウントを始めて思うのは、「一人じゃない」ということです。勝手にずっと一人だと思い込んでて、斜に構えて孤独を肥大化させていて。私は刺し子だけしかわかりませんが、「英語に形を変えられた文化・習慣」は数を数えられない程存在し、「代弁してくれてありがとう」というお言葉を頂くことも増えてきたのです。「英語を教える」という道で生計を立てることを考えた時もあります。でも今は、「英語で大切なものを守る」という違う角度の仕事ができるようになりました。英語で日本を守る。ちょっと風呂敷広げ過ぎましたかね。
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2022-10-19 05:08:24

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