We all look at the things as we wish/want/can/should. It is an understandable phenomena that some perceive Sashiko as a solution to their own concerns – sustainability, stressful society, slow-fashion, environmental-friendly, and for me it is “caring others instead of ignorance”. Although I understand these “themes” over the word “Sashiko”, please also try to learn “as is” instead of fantasizing Sashiko.
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Sashiko can be one’s relaxation method. I feel relaxed after stitching- but it is a “by-product” of stitching. Sashiko itself is(was originally) not a practice to calm a stitcher. In fact, probably the opposite of relaxation, with imagining how the Japanese developed Sashiko. I don’t even know how many actually “enjoyed” Sashiko back then.
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“Sashiko is a meditative stitching like Zen, therefore a stitcher has to be calm and relaxed (Sashiko should be meditative)” is a big twist in understanding Sashiko. In fact, the Sashko carries a LOT of emotions. The result may be “relaxed”, but the process of stitching with many kinds of emotion (including a lot of negative ones) make Sashiko stitching so beautiful, powerful and attractive.
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I am happy that people enjoy Sashiko as a relaxation. It is indeed very relaxing. However, at the same time, I would like to share the importance of doubting… since I am also doubting what I know about Sashiko, and thinking every single day what Sashiko really is (was) for us.
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刺し子がSashikoとして広がる中で、吃驚する程の、”（良い意味での）解釈”も目にするようになりました。「ストレス社会の特効薬としての刺し子」「大量生産大量消費の服飾業界へのアンチテーゼとしての刺し子」……僕への英語でのインタビューで聞かれた質問の一例です。荷が重すぎます。でもね、同時に勝手に幻想を抱いても欲しくないんです。刺し子の本質が日常である以上、知れば知るほど落胆する可能性もあるから。ひとり歩きしてしまっている言葉を、どう伝えていくか。悩みは尽きません。
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2020-07-09 10:56:07
Mil gracias por lo que dices…asi siento sashiko es como una oracion me eleva me saca de mi me ayuda mucho …asi como amo el wabi sabi leere mas sobre sashiko intentare hacer e otros ejercicios que bueno que puedo ocupar traductor para leerte gracias💙💙💙💙💙💙🌞🌞🌞💙💙💙 cuidate
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Indeed! Stitching, sashiko, or other types come with many emotions,,,, including desperation,,, frustration,,, not always relaxation. When stitching is your livelihood,,,, it becomes a myriad of things. Thanks for sharing….
This was amazing, thank you
特効薬としての刺し子ねぇ
刺し子の良さは、お袋の味的な所ですよね。高級フレンチや料亭の味みたいな大それた物じゃなく、もっと身近なところにある温かさっていうか。
Muchas gracias por compartir información 👏👏👏💙💙💙💛💛💛♥️♥️♥️
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You have a beautiful way with words
It’s not just what you see 100%
Wise words 🌱🍀🌺from deep thoughts. Thank you so much
I think this is so important, not just with Sashiko, but everything. There is an expectation to be happy, relaxed, etc. All the time but what we really need is to watch the waves of emotion flow through us. No emotion is bad or correct, they are all part if living and feeling and are all beautiful.
I am working on my first boro/sashiko inspired piece an I find myself thinking of a Japanese woman looking for the right sized scrap to patch a hole and how her stitching will make a sturdy garment to clothe a loved family member and keep them warm. I like thinking about her love and contribution.