Boro is not a word for patchworking. It is a result of (mandated) patch-working (they probably didn’t want to). Boro is not a word for “visible-mending”. In fact, they wanted to hide the mending (invisible mending). ☆ A Word can be interpreted differently. However, it is important to respect the…
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@UpcycleStitches
I introduced a Sashiko stitched fabric facemask a couple of weeks ago. I apprec
I introduced a Sashiko stitched fabric facemask @Sashi.Co a couple of weeks ago. I appreciate many reactions & inquiries for the availability of the Sashiko facemask. I do not plan to sell the Sashiko facemask for now. Instead, I made a kit for YOU to make the Sashiko mask. I…
@SashikoStory
Sashiko Mask from one of my students (well… she is more like a friend. She took
Sashiko Mask from one of my students (well… she is more like a friend. She took my workshop 2 years ago). Natural Dye Sashiko thread & Indigo Dye fabric with beautiful hand-stitched Sashiko. I understand she is not making the mask for sale for now. Selling a Sashiko Mask is…
@SashikoStory
You are probably tired of hearing this… but here we go. I have been saying that
You are probably tired of hearing this… but here we go. I have been saying that I do not consider myself as an “Artist”. I humbly accept your admiration of our work as “Art”, but we do not consider our Sashiko as “(Fine) Art”. I have explained the reasons here…
@SashikoStory
I completed the second Sashiko mask. It isn’t easy to be a home-school teacher &
I completed the second Sashiko mask. It isn’t easy to be a home-school teacher & business manager & artisan. Well… I am not as good a home-school teacher as I wish to be. ☆ Sashiko mask takes about 5~10 times longer to make in comparison to the regular fabric mask….
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Some asked me if I would make a “Boro” mask. It is an interesting observation, h
Some asked me if I would make a “Boro” mask. It is an interesting observation, here is my insight. Long story short, I don’t think I can make a “Boro mask” today. In my belief, one of the significance in “Boro” is the process of using it & mending it….
@SashikoStory
Thank you for many comments on the “Sashiko fabric mask” post. It is my intentio
Thank you for many comments on the “Sashiko fabric mask” post. It is my intention to share the beauty of “process of making (caring)”, not only the result of fabric mask as an “Art” or “Fashion”. ☆ Again, I received many “advice” on the previous post. It is getting kind…
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Ah. Another “cultural” misunderstanding. ☆
Ah. Another “cultural” misunderstanding. ☆ When I shared the Sashiko mask saying, “The fabric mask is better than nothing (no wearing mask)”, I received quite a lot of comments saying “Fabric Mask is (completely) useless”. I was shocked, but I am not a medical professional. I researched, and I came…
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（日本語有り）A handmade-fabric mask is “better than nothing”. What makes it “worse tha
（日本語有り）A handmade-fabric mask is “better than nothing”. What makes it “worse than nothing” is HOW we use it. This is the conclusion after reading all of the comments & some research. Although I believe everyone is okay with this conclusion, please keep acting mindfully. Learn more & be attentive. Wearing…
@SashikoStory
I think I got to the conclusion. “Wearing DIY fabric mask is Worse than wearing
I think I got to the conclusion. “Wearing DIY fabric mask is Worse than wearing no mask IF A PERSON is stupid & ignorant”. You know how much I am against ignorance. I appreciate the information shared about “how to use fabric masks safely”. It is kind of common sense…