Ah. So many comments and questions. I read them all. Thank you very much. I appr

Ah. So many comments and questions. I read them all. Thank you very much. I appreciate so many kind words to encourage me (and a few cherry picking messages). I will do a quick English Live Streaming on Instagram, starting at 10:30 am EST, 7/2, following by the one in Japanese. So if you want to say hello to me, I will be there.
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One concern I didn’t want to unattended. Thank you very much for worrying about “Sashiko” on behalf of me. Some researched the trademark of Sashiko, gave me advise, and following question what is “Authentic Sashiko?”. I will answer these questions one by one, but here is my quick answer to the question “Are you okay with the free-interpreted Sashiko?”
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Yes. I am okay. I encourage people to call theirs Sashiko when they respect the J/C. Then you may think, “what if their Sashiko-inspired item – which doesn’t look like Sashiko, repaint the traditional Sashiko?” Don’t worry. Why? Because we are proud of the power of what we make. The Japanese tend to protect their own culture and craft by showing, not by explaining. The truth exists in the craft, not in words. This is one of the big reasons we do not speak up culture is at risk. It is the same in Sushi, Kimono, Sashiko, and anything. They may call what they cook as Sushi, but when you try the authentic Sushi in Japan, they will lose words (as I always do). The same in Sashiko. Therefore, I am okay to people call their stitching Sashiko. It is their own interpretation. I respect that – unless they do not minimize the J/C behind Sashiko. I believe they call their stitching Sashiko because they like the traditional look. I trust the world and our craftsmanship for that matter
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I spoke up for because Kim has the influence to repaint the culture. So, thank you for your worry. Sashiko should be okay. I hope you will like the traditional look of Sashiko & keep enjoying your Sashiko.
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「とても自由に解釈された刺し子があるけれど、淳は守らなくていいの？」との心配を頂き、感謝感激です。配信でも話しますが、うん、大丈夫。なぜか。だって、本物の刺し子見せれば、文化の塗り替えはそんなに簡単には起こらない。お寿司もそう。油で揚げた寿司が人気の米国でも、日本のお寿司を食べれば、「あ〜。」となる。日本人は説明下手。変わりに本物で黙らせる。そうやって文化を守ってきたじゃない。（とはいえ、もっと上手な情報発信は必要ですが）。今回は世界有数の有名人が介入してきたこと。そして、それにNoと言えた前例を作れた。とりあえず、やっぱり、お疲れ様。
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2019-07-02 09:18:50

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