Preparing for the workshop next weekend in NYC. I just re-realize how fortunate I am to be privileged with Sashiko Tradition. I wash born in Sashiko family, and after all it is my fate. Now, my mission is to share this previous culture, both “how to” & “why”. — 週末も、娘と遊ぶ以外は、刺し子ワークショップの準備。刺し子糸や刺し布、刺し子に囲まれて思うのは、あれだけ憎んだ自分の「刺し子家業」という運命も、角度を変えて見ると、とても恵まれた環境だったんだなぁと。そういう幸運に恵まれた私達は、やっぱり「共有」することで恩返しができるのだと思うのです。 —
2018-07-14 09:29:33
In 2017, when I first received an offer to teach Sashiko, I wasn’t sure what to teach. I thought all of what I could do was “normal” for many people. After teaching Sashiko for 4 years, I realize I have received a pile of treasure – a lot to share….
“Share Sashiko”. “Pass down the Sashiko culture”. It is easy to say, but quite difficult to make it happen. I have a 30 years long strategy (toward 2050) – to pass down the Sashiko, based on my 10 years in Sashiko business. The core of this strategy is to raise…
Thank you SO MUCH for sharing your insights. I learned a lot. A quick summary of what I learn here. ☆ (1) When I started Instagram, I didn’t expect much return. Now, I feel Sashiko is so valued in a way we practice. About 10 years ago, I thought discontinuing…
