Sashiko isn’t only “Fashion”.
Sashiko itself isn’t Art (to me).
Sashiko isn’t about Pattern or Design.
Sashiko isn’t only about mending.
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It is natural, you wonder, “what the heck is Sashiko then?” because I keep saying Sashiko is NOT ◯◯. I cannot define it, well… I do not want to define it with my limited understanding. I am planning on the webinar to explain this. Free? A bit of Charge? I am not sure yet.
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If I were to summarize it into one sentence, “Sashiko is a form of (hand) stitching”. That’s it. No more or less than that. Some may wonder, well, then it is super easy & every culture has stitches like Sashiko. Yes! Therefore, the name matters: the word “Sashiko” carries a lot more than what non-Japanese know, which is ordinary for the Japanese.
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I keep nah-ing to many media which have written up their articles then ask me to back it up. Since they all talk about fashion, art, design, pattern, how-to and how this trend of mending & upcycling can affect another movement, it would be unfortunate for both of us. Recently, this trend changed and I met several media who are willing to listen to me. One great media (Piecework) even “paid” for my writing. Selvedge is another magazine that listens to the voice from makers. It is easy to mold “it” to your comfortable form. However, by molding it, something important may be lost. I am speaking up to preserve the “something” which may be a great help to someone who is in need.
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今でも自分でも信じられないことなのですが、刺し子を再開するにあたり、「お金を第一義にしない」という絶対軸を作りました。これ実際は大変で、投資家を募ることもできないし、何でも良いからメディアに出ちゃえということもできません。未熟な段階から、未熟な僕が「誰と何をするか」を選ばなきゃいけないということなんです。最悪の場合……というか、普通失敗します（笑）だから、養う家族がいる人はできませんし、僕自身、昔は背負うものがあったのでできませんでした。ただ、一回きりの人生、ここまで振り切っちゃうのも有りかなと。そんな面倒な僕の記事を書いて頂きました。刺し子の記事なのに、「刺し子の方法」とかが一切書いてないのです。英語で情報発信を始めて4年。ひとつのカタチかなと。
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2021-08-26 10:14:44
I love the insight you bring to the essence of where the soul of this originated, it’s easy for people to only focus on the “modern fashion side of it” but the history is so important! Love your work. ✌🏼
How much I like to read your ‘isn’ts’ ❤ you go beyond any term. Beyond understanding. Isn’t it – beyond.
Bellísimo trabajo bordado 👏👏💙💙💙
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If I could choose any of your writing for people to encounter as a first time reader this would be it! Such a perfect post. I feel that social media has made what you are trying to do unfairly difficult. People often react too quickly and make hasty comments. I feel that on your account a great explanation (like the one you make here) will follow if people would only wait. I wish that your good and rewarding days will outweigh the ones that give you grief and discomfort.
❤️ Keep bravely telling your stories
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Knowledge, skill and understanding of the tradition of your work. Thank you for your commitment.
Grateful you have found companies that really listen and back you! You’re a gift to the world!
晒しの布巾で、天狗担ってる人、何人。奥深い刺し子、学習してほしいな。年寄りの独り言。😥
What magazine is this particular picture from?
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未熟者ですが、刺し子で商売をするって、今更ですがとても大変なんだなと感じます。
日本語で欲しいなーと思ったけれど多分、普段お話しをしてくださってることなんだろうなとおもいました。出版後の反応も気になります