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I occasionally come across a discussion of “Stitching Speed” in Sashiko with so

atsushijp, 2023年12月12日

I occasionally come across a discussion of “Stitching Speed” in Sashiko with so many opinions, advice, and even “definitions”. From a Japanese Sashiko Stitcher’s perspective, the priority is NOT the speed. However, speed will enhance the experience of Sashiko. “Speed” isn’t something to look for, yet “Speed” is somewhat necessary to experience something I want to pass down.
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Yes, my stitching is fast as you can see it on Live Streaming. In fact, our stitching (with Sashiko friends I taught Sashiko to) is very fast. My fingers aren’t enough to list the stitchers who may stitch faster than I do. I am pretty sure that their priority is NOT speed – yet speed comes along.
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Sashiko has become a trend with so many tails such as “Sustainability”, “Recycle” and “Visible Mending”. One big trend which is very true yet with full risk of missing the authenticity is “Meditative” and “Relaxation”. I find so much advice leaning on Sashiko as “Meditative Stitching”. Because of this relaxation purpose, some even advise it is “better” to stitch slower. If it is their personal choice, no problem. When they tell others that Sashiko is “Slow” stitching, then they are missing a great part of the Sashiko Stories. You are here to learn Sashiko – so please be mindful in wording. We can “choose” what we want – and I do not want our “choices” to be disrespectful from a cultural perspective.
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英語圏での刺し子には様々な尾鰭がついていて、何かの代名詞であるかのように(違う目的を象徴的に伴うように)議論されているのを目にすることがあります。その中でも「刺し子の速さ」は嫌われているというか、「速さ」がテーマになると「ゆっくりで良いんだよ」という助言で溢れる議論が目立ちます。
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結論から言うと、刺し子の針目を作る速度はそれほど重要じゃありません。速ければ良いわけじゃないけれど、ある程度のスピードがないとリズムに乗れないのも事実。ただ、刺し子の由来を考えると、「ゆっくりで良いんだよ」で終わらせて欲しくないのです。と言うのも英語圏での「ゆっくり」とは、「刺し子=リラックスする方法」で完結してしまっている場所の話なので、「ゆっくりな方がいい」と言う頓珍漢なことを言う人も出てきてしまうのです。刺し子をするとリラックス効果は間違いなくありますし、刺し子を癒しとか作業療法とかという別の目的を持って行うことも素晴らしいことだと思います。ただ、それは「昔の形」を無視したり捻じ曲げたりしていい言い訳にはなりません。昔を知り、思いを馳せ(想像して)、そして現代の中で尊敬を持ちながら変えていく。変化とはそうあるべきです。そうじゃない変化は強引に変えられたものであり、変化とは一線を引くべきものなんだろうと思うのです。
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もっと勉強してから助言をして欲しいものです。ってか、自分の文化内の物じゃないのに、どうしてそこまで自信満々に助言ができるのか、今でも不思議で仕方ありません(笑)
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2023-12-12 12:37:24




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Comments (6)

  1. Córdoba Paola Nancy says:
    2023年12月12日 at 5:07 AM

    😍😍😍

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  2. HSH says:
    2023年12月12日 at 5:09 AM

    🙏🏼🪷☸️🧵🪡

    Reply
  3. なな says:
    2023年12月12日 at 11:05 AM

    ゆっくりでも良い、とゆっくりの方が良い、似てる様で全然違いますね

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  4. Anonymous says:
    2023年12月12日 at 5:19 PM

    I stitch slow but I enjoy every moment of it. And I enjoy seeing others stitching too. No jealousy about speed or quality. It is a beautiful way to stitch.

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  5. Joan Hughes says:
    2023年12月14日 at 3:15 PM

    😍

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  6. TUBA AŞKIM BAŞARIR says:
    2024年1月2日 at 4:09 PM

    👏👏👏❤️

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