A picture of a “part” of on-going Jacket that Keiko is making for a customer. We patchwork the vintage fabric, we hand-stitch one by one, and then think of a person who would wear it. Including the “wishes for the cloth”, this will be the one of a kind Jacket. ★
現在進行系のジャケットの一部です。古布を重ね、針目を重ね、しっかりと手のチカラを布に重ねて、一枚の服にして、布を好いてくれる人の元へ。この色合いが、世界に一つの衣類となるのが本当に楽しみです。
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2018-09-20 17:03:59
Hitomezashi Sashiko Jacket (all hand-stitched Sashiko). Sold. ☆ We sincerely appreciate the customers who spend a lot of money to purchase our Jackets. Thanks to their investment, we can continue our creative activities with “having fun”. Another 14 months or so to make the similar Jacket (working with other projects…
“How to care & respect” is a difficult topic. One saying “I care about your culture” isn’t really enough. “Care & Respect” can be validated by action – not by just words. Words are, of course, important. However, if they support the people who appropriate the culture (directly/indirectly) because of…
It is extremely important to understand & get familiar with the concept of “Justice” when an Asian like me (who grew up in an old-fashioned way) tries to adapt to the Western Culture. In a society built on Monotheism (with Absolute God), the “Correct Answer” often exists. I am not…
Hope you are feeling better today. I have allergies too, so I understand.
@mk_rader Thank you. I am feeling fine, just something was in my nose last night. Sorry for so MANY sneezing during the Live.
Love these stitches 😍😍