In between writing Sashiko Story, arranging (online) gathering, preparing the Sashiko Workshops, we made this kind of “Bookmarks” with leftover thread & scrap fabrics for this new year. It is indeed true that Sashiko is “stitching” to recycle the materials. It is very much against throwing away the thread/fabric we can still use. So, we also follow this wisdom, and it is our pleasure that this Sashiko is positively influencing the world with the beautiful idea of Sustainability.
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We can care about Sustainability in Materialistic Perspective (Environment) while caring for Cultural Sustainability. Your choice will either support or destroy the ongoing culture in this “individual choice” society. So, I ask. I beg for you. Please “support” the one whom you find sincere. Support doesn’t mean only financial support (of course, it would be very much helpful for us). Spreading the words – that we exist – that there are places they can learn & shop the Sashiko wisdom & supply, would be a great help to preserve the culture. This year, with the account @SashikoStory, I will speak up more clearly with courage overcoming the fear. I am aware that we have a lot of support. I will push it a bit harder to tell the world – Sashiko is more than just a technique or a design.
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A bookmark – Shiori – the principal Sashiko is the beauty in “Using” it in our ordinary days.
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2022-01-11 10:54:16
Is the idea mottainai also part of sashiko?
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