“Sashiko isn’t Art (for me)”. This may be a strange statement for you since many

“Sashiko isn’t Art (for me)”. This may be a strange statement for you since many adore Sashiko as the art, but I do not consider Sashiko as the Art (yet). You may disagree with me, but I have many reasons why I say Sashiko isn’t Art. Then, you may wonder, “Would it be okay to consider Sashiko as the Art? (is it okay to disagree with him?)”. Yes, absolutely. You can consider Sashiko as the Art, and you can disagree with me anytime you want. I may have a different definition for the “Art”, and the definition involves many layers of cultural perspective. I understand the “Art” is a great compliment for the work, and I humbly accept the admiration for what we do. 

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However, there is a boundary for that. Please do not use the word “Art” as the excuse to not to learn. Most of the angry comments I receive is about me destroying creativity (by sharing my honest insight). They often say, “Sashiko is the Art, so we can do ‘whatever’ we want. How could you limit our creativity”. Sashiko “can” be the art, but “whatever” can also wash out the culture. Don’t jump into the conclusion. Don’t let yourself be satisfied with taking the easy route. The beautiful concept “Art” shouldn’t be an excuse to avoid truth and difficulty. 

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運針会のお問い合わせを頂きました！日本時間の12月21日（月）の午前中（10時くらい開始）で、3時間半程度の運針会を計画しています。少人数のズームを使った講習で、刺し子の運針の一つの形をお教えするものです。運針は難しいものではありません。誰でもできます。そのコツ（リズム）をお伝えするのが運針会です。英語の刺し子クラスでも毎回お伝えしているのですが、運針会は「始まり」だと思って頂ければ嬉しいです。「柄はなんでも良いけど、とりあえず刺し子したい」というジャンキーな感じの刺し子をご経験頂ける一歩になればと思っています（そこから回復することも勿論可能なので）。

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2020-12-04 10:44:18

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