Boro is not the word for Mending Technique.
Sashiko is not the word for Geometric Pattern.
“I” personally think Sashiko is not an Art (as of now).
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These statements may surprise you. They may be different from the Sashiko/Boro you already know. However, they are the real voices from Japanese people.
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When we listen to “silent voices”, the surprize can go much deeper in culture. I recently met an eldery Japanese who told me that “Hana-Fukin” is not really Sashiko. My “teachers” told me that stitching on Denim is(was)n’t Sashiko. A scary but respected artisan advised me “only women can” stitch authentic Sashiko (It’s her perspective – not mine). Our artisans didn’t like stitching on “Boro-ish (to-be)” fabric because of many reasons. These voices are not in the majority and not loud for you to listen. Some of them can be quite tough or harsh. However, they are all real voices.
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You may think I am conservative & stubborn in Sashiko. In reality, I am more on the flexible side. I think a lot about how I can introduce Sashiko and Boro without distortion & discomfort. Sharing as many stories as possible is my answer & I think it as my mission. Therefore, I tried to write something new every day. However, my mission here may be sharing the same message as many times as possible. I will do both. You may read the same message on this account, but I repeat it because it is so important.
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「自由で楽しく」という言葉は、とても魅力的です。そりゃ自由がいいし、そりゃ楽しいほうが良いです。でも、自由と楽しさだけでは残らないものもあります。日本国内だったら、たぶん、「耳が痛い事」を言って下さる方はいらっしゃると思うんです。でも英語圏だと、気がつくと、僕しかいないんじゃないかと。「自由」には責任が、「楽しさ」には優しさが必要だと、引き続き伝えていけたらと思います。
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2020-11-05 11:28:03
Thank you!! Can you help and share what the true word for the mending technique is, if not boro? And what then, does boro mean?
Hello, thank you for sharing the silent voices. Would it cause any pain or feeling of C/A to say that a mended piece is Sashiko inspired?
I respect your respect for your culture, ans demanding respect for your culture.
I love that sashiko piece the stitching pattern and cloth blue, this inspires me
I enjoy hearing your stories about your relationship with Sashiko. When I learn skills acquired from another culture like Sashiko I think of myself using Sashiko technique rather than doing Sashiko. The result maybe similar but I feel my technique is borrowed. My relationship to the object is different than when I learn a technique from my family that has been in my family many generations- where my relationship is personal and I feel ownership and a sense of responsibility to the craft. I feel it is a privilege to have someone share there heritage with me. 🌼
Precioso
What is this? Can you please do a video? 🇨🇦
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Ipnotico !!!!!😍😍👏👏👏👏
SpecTACular!
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I really appreciate your continued efforts in educating people on the history of Sashiko and Boro, and the stories behind them. Much respect to you and your culture ❤️
OMG!!! Gorgeous 🤩🤩