Many told us that our Sashiko is “Traditional”. We often use the word “Traditional” in contrast to “Modern (Contemporary)”. I have another perspective on “Tradition”. It is an “accumulation” of people’s knowledge, wisdom and story. I am sharing all of “my tradition” so that we can pass down the Sashiko…
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Well, I am learning how to communicate our messages to the public. It is painful
Well, I am learning how to communicate our messages to the public. It is painful to encounter “ignorance”. However, it doesn’t mean that we don’t need to improve our skill of “How to Speak up”. My goal is to have our voice heard (acknowledged), then trusting human decency to care….
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Thank you for watching the Reel. “Speed” isn’t everything in Sashiko. However, p
Thank you for watching the Reel. “Speed” isn’t everything in Sashiko. However, please understand that I am NOT trying to stitch extra fast. This is the comfortable speed, and therefore we can create many beautiful Sashiko pieces. It is more difficult to stitch slowly. The Sashiko introduced in English isn’t…
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Thank you for watching Thursday Sashiko Live. “Ibasho” as a “Place (Space) to be
Thank you for watching Thursday Sashiko Live. “Ibasho” as a “Place (Space) to be (while stitching)” is one of the ultimate goals in passing down the Sashiko we practice. I am very happy that I am able to create such a space there on Youtube. I offer it almost every…
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Sashiko isn’t rocket science, so anyone can learn it quite easily, even by just
Sashiko isn’t rocket science, so anyone can learn it quite easily, even by just looking at someone stitching. My goal is to pass down the Sashiko we have been practicing & the Sashiko which has not yet been introduced in English sufficiently. Therefore, I share a number of videos online…
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Today, if you can, please sit down and stitch for a while. Just stitch. Stop sea
Today, if you can, please sit down and stitch for a while. Just stitch. Stop searching for answers by asking Google & Alexa, and stop focusing on how we should be. Close your eyes. Feel the fabric, needle, and thread. Then, let the needle move to make stitches. Although I…
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I learned that the “teaching” requires very specific skill set. Teaching require
I learned that the “teaching” requires very specific skill set. Teaching requires skill. Learning also requires skill. One important quality of a good teacher is an ability to see the participants “Learning Skill (or Condition)”. We all have different expectations, preferences, and understandings in learning. In today’s society, “just telling…
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I hope you had a great ThanksGiving Day. I took a day off with spend time with m
I hope you had a great ThanksGiving Day. I took a day off with spend time with my family & our closest friends family (just in case… decided to make it small party). ☆ I had very strong ambition in my youth as if I wouldn’t care for anything but…
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In my understanding, discussion of “Cultural Appropriation” does not intend to l
In my understanding, discussion of “Cultural Appropriation” does not intend to limit someone’s creativity or possibility. For me, all I want is “Acknowledgement”, and if possible, a bit of care to support the culture (if there is an option to do so). Saying: “I know Sashiko. I have been doing…
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Recently, I had several opportunities to deeply consider the topic/issue/idea of
Recently, I had several opportunities to deeply consider the topic/issue/idea of Sustainability. It is interesting to see the world finding Sashiko as a “Sustainable” practice, and I believe it is. I am happy about that. At the same time, focusing on materialistic sustainability may unbalance Cultural Sustainability. Does it seem…