There are many Sashiko artisans in Japan. I don’t consider myself as one of the masters. As much as I appreciate your admiration of my & Keiko’s work, we are still learning. However, there is one thing that can differentiate me from the other Sashiko artisans – I believe I…
Tag: 日本人の刺し子
@SashikoStory
It is such a strange and challenging time. Fear of the unknown. Unexpected chang
It is such a strange and challenging time. Fear of the unknown. Unexpected changes. Scary numbers (in statistics & finance). We as Keiko and Atsushi cannot sustain our lives by just being Sashiko artisans. So, we sell our “be-in-love” supplies, such as thread – and that supports us and keeps…
@SashikoStory
My writing may be confusing. This is because (1) I am still learning English & (
My writing may be confusing. This is because (1) I am still learning English & (2) I try to structure the texts in Japanese first, then translate into English. (I think in English in my ordinary – and I switch my brain to the Japanese when I write in IG)….
@SashikoStory
Do you feel “fear” when I write something about Sashiko (& possibly about Cultur
Do you feel “fear” when I write something about Sashiko (& possibly about Cultural Appropriation)? I am aware that I am privileged in Sashiko – a native Japanese who was born in the Sasiko family with support from artisans with 35+ years of experience. Please understand that my goal is…
@SashikoStory
If you would like to visit a Japanese house, please take your shoes off. A host
If you would like to visit a Japanese house, please take your shoes off. A host will advise you to do so at your arrival. Therefore, please take off the shoes as they direct. ☆ For some reasons, when it comes to “craft/words”, the similar issue becomes a “choice”. One…