I often say, “please spend some time researching before asking a question.” Ther

I often say, “please spend some time researching before asking a question.” There is a reason behind my saying. A “quick information” may tell you what it is – but “what it is” can be someone’s interpretation. A consideration in researching will bring you “wisdom” that creates your own understanding. Many people misunderstand me that I had a comprehensive education in Sashiko from my family background. No. No one had “taught” me Sashiko. I learned by “observing” it. This is how many Japanese craftsmanship has been passed down. Learning by observation is not efficient. Often, it causes a detour by misunderstanding. One may never reach the “core” after spending decades. It can take years of wasting time to fully get it. In this society where quick and instant gratification (IG) dominate the market, I need to balance what I do. Over the Internet, anyone can say anything without learning. One can be a Sashiko teacher by reading one article. Popularity defines what is genuine because the followers also ask for quickness & I.G.. A louder voice offering what the market demands may overwrite a genuine, silent voice. (Well, we may call it capitalism…). A culture may be repainted over this quick movement. And therefore, I established the workshop/Online Class with investing my life. ☆

We are experiencing a big paradigm shift now. Don’t let others create you by “quick” answers. I am not offering the “quick Sashiko” because Sashiko’s core exists in opposite. Read before ask. Stitch with your hands before wondering with your brain. Avoid using “freedome” or “Art” as an excuse, then learn, please. ☆ – – – ☆

去年、「日本の刺し子とは……？」という少々面倒で乱暴な質問とお願いをしました。引き続きFBのグループで考察は深めています。今回の自宅待機令は多くの方に「ゆっくりできる時間」を齎したようで、結果的に英語圏での刺し子人口が激増しているように思います。僕の商売は、どちらからというとハイエンドの価格帯なので、なかなか恩恵は受けてませんが、（新しく始める方は安い方にとりあえず行くから）、ここ数週間で10倍以上の質問があります。お客様でもなく、知り合いでもないのに、「刺し子教えて！」「アドバイス頂戴」って、これって日本ではあまり考えられないことですよね？それとも、もう日本でも一緒？バランスが難しい。頑固爺にもなりたくないけど、でも媚を売るのも違うよねぇと。商売的には媚を売るのが一番近道なんだろうけどさ。ちょっと苛々が溜まっております。 ☆

2020-04-20 10:13:58

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