Tag: 日本人の刺し子

A few years ago, I came across a discussion stating that Sashiko is all about Patterns. Well… the patterns are a very important aspect of Sashiko, but I felt strange by reading the discussion as they do not realize those people who kept stitching the same patterns. In fact, I…

Some may find Sashiko quite trivial (insignificant). An occasional comment here “It is just stitching. Anyone can do it. Stop OverReacting” comes from the value to consider Sashiko as “mere stitching” and “no more than” it. I understand how they reach that impression. I was one of those looking down…

I will be in Brooklyn (@loopoftheloom, Dumbo) this coming weekend, August 3rd & 4th for Sashiko Workshops. The studio offers Trunk Sale from 1pm to 5pm, with some of our authentic Sashiko supplies & actual Sashiko pieces we have stitched. I won’t be able to say hello until 4 pm…

Your Story is like a Philosophy Class… I occasionally receive this type of compliment, just like in the previous Live Streaming. Honestly speaking, though, I never thought of myself as being “Philosophical”. I didn’t like “Philosophy” in my student years… so I feel a bit strange when people value my…

I had such a great time in Brooklyn last weekend for the Sashiko Workshops. As always, I am a bit burned out after the big matters to me. This time, I took days off to focus on recovery first. @loopoftheloom displayed our item so nicely. I feel like our Sashiko…

Many ask me for the “Answers” in Sashiko – correct definition, authentic description, and the “Rules” for stitching itself. I do not offer the answers as shorten & summarized answers can destroy the culture & practice without careful attention. It is like asking someone to summarize their life into one…

Sashiko has its long history with many changes in styles, designs and how they approached (philosophies). The biggest difference between today’s Sashiko and the Sashiko in the past/origin is a variety (or an existence) of choices. In a very original form of Sashiko, it is imaginable that they had close…

When I talk about what Sashiko and Boro really are to us (Japanese Sashiko Artisans), some react so strongly & defensively as if I am a “Party Popper”. I am not spoiling the fun – I just want it to be more fun & enjoyable. I am happy with the…

I will be open-minded & honest to talk about the topic below on today’s Sashiko Live Streaming. Your help/support/input and answer to my wondering would be very much appreciated. I will be finishing this Furoshiki, too. ☆ I find “Cherry Picking (the action or practice of choosing and taking only…

I appreciate those who answered my Question on Story the other day about “How did you find this Account”. It was quite interesting to see a variety of answers, including the one I really didn’t expect (like reddit – I was on Reddit?). ☆ As I share Sashiko Stories frequently,…