There is no such a thing as “Right and Wrong (rules)” in Sashiko. Similarly, the

There is no such a thing as “Right and Wrong (rules)” in Sashiko. Similarly, there is no “wrong discussion” here . Well-thought comments are treasure even if it is a disagreement. A discussion implies the “care” for Sashiko. The “Care” is all I am asking. 

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However, interestingly, a discussion is almost opposite from the core of Sashiko. A discussion is based on logic and hugely depends on words. Often, the goal of discussion is to form a “decision (mutual understanding)” so the majority can share the definition. In some Japanese culture, the process of discussion was more important than the result. More precisely, “reading between the lines (sensing without discussion)” was the general expectation. In the ordinary (things to do everyday), sensing became more important. 

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This explains why I know no discussion about what is “Right and Wrong Sashiko”. There are Sashiko with specific rules (right and wrong) in their jurisdiction, but no one “unify” Sashiko, because they acknowledged (respected) each other. It is NOT my intention to decide what is right Sashiko or not here. I also respect the difference in Sashiko. I just can’t let non-native “unify(simplify)” the culture of Sashiko/Boro. Therefore, I speak up. In order to protect, I need to explain in the language non-Japanese would understand. “Logic before Sense” so that I can communicate the importance of sense over logic. 

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We are Sashiko artisans after all. We think “Sashiko we make will speak on behalf of us”. It has been true for a long time, but I guess it is time for someone to speak up in a form of discussion.

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刺し子における「結論を出さなくても満足できる日本的文化」を伝える為の活動な気がしています。前提として、日本の当たり前を当たり前に感じて下さる方のご意見には、正解も間違いもありません。見ている角度が違うだけ。角度が違うというのは学びの場でもあるので、基本、日本人の方のコメントはとても有り難く拝読しています。ではなぜこれほど英語で書くのか。それは英語では議論のみが力を持つからです。「はい、空気読んでくださいねー」というのは通用しません。刺し子が英語圏で不思議な変容をしているのであれば、まずは相手の土俵で、「空気を読ませる議論」を展開する必要があります。それが僕が日々毎日していることなのかもしれません。刺し子したいなぁ（笑）

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2020-12-23 14:56:48

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