The origin of Sashiko & Boro, to patchwork the small tiny fabric with Sashiko Stitches. To make fabric stronger, and to appreciate fabric without throw them away. Mottaina – Too good to waste, is how the Japanese developed some of our beautiful culture. — 様々な分野の方とお話する機会を頂いていて、恵子さんを始めとする僕たちの考え方も日々変化しています。良い方に変化していくと願いながら。 「デザインとは無駄を削ぎ落とすこと」とは、コシノジュンコさんの言葉のとのこと。刺し子の原点は、必要な箇所に必要な補強。捨てるような細かい布を継ぎ足して一枚の布にする「もったいない」という気持ち。言葉だけだと矛盾している感覚にもなるのですが、どこかで全部繋がっているような気がするのです。 —
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Sashiko is well-known for the beauty of “imperfection”. However, making stitches uneven intentionally is different story. We try our best to make it perfect, yet we cannot make the stitches perfect because we are a human (we aren’t the God and almighty). Although I understand that the trend of “imperfection”…
I am glad that the reel I shared was somewhat inspiring & helpful. When I pick up my Unshin – Running Stitch – as a short video, many people point out the “Speed” of stitching. When we look at Sashiko as a technique, skill and “Result of Art”, it is…
The word “Acknowledge”. I use it very often as if this word will solve most of the issues. I even said in the video: [There is no Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko when one “acknowledges the stories behind”]. Not the word itself, but the concept of “acknowledgement” can really change someone’s…
So beautiful and I enjoyed reading your description. Gorgeous!
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Beautiful!