I am on a journey of learning more about Sashiko/Boro, like you are. However, th

I am on a journey of learning more about Sashiko/Boro, like you are. However, there are 2 statements I can make.
1. Sashiko is NOT the word for Pattern/Design.
2. Boro is NOT the word for specific stitching Technique.
When one has a “western” mindset, they may feel, “Atsushi, instead of stating what is ‘Not’, Define what Sashiko/Boro is if you would like to spread your opinion”’. Well, first of all, what I share is not my opinion. Second, what are they rushing for? Process of defining & thinking (feeling) what Sashiko/Boro are is the whole purpose of me sharing the Sashiko. Mindful & Respect to the hundreds of years of practice. Don’t expect an answer in 100 seconds. ☆
I welcome everyone to be on board of this journey. Only ticket you need is mindfulness & respect. Of course, it would be great if you could be a bigger part of this journey by sharing what I do to others, mindfully choosing the supplier (including our web store), and learning more of my honest insight (on Patreon). “Japanese” is not the free-pass to be on board. “Try to understand Japanese” is the only ticket I need. The journey continues until the day I stop. ☆
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前回の配信で、「俺はもしかしたら日本に幻想を抱いているのか？」と振り返るきっかけを頂いたわけですが、数日考えて、「幻想も良いじゃない」と開き直りました（笑）。7年も日本に帰っておらず、直近の日本の思い出は、震災復興とそれに関わる素晴らしい人々、そして沢山の活字。現実に幻滅する可能性もあるけれど、でも、幻想も引っくるめて素敵な日本を伝えていきたいと思っています。配信を通して、現実の日本から乖離しすぎないように注意しつつ。日本の沢山の「困ったところ」も少しは把握しているつもりです。それを踏まえても、日本が大好きなんです。配信を続けることで、暴走だけ防げたら良いな。
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2020-06-14 10:15:12

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