There are many stories behind my statement: “Sashiko introduced in English is NO

There are many stories behind my statement: “Sashiko introduced in English is NOT wrong, but insufficient”. The “trend” will never be a trend by itself. There is always a “strategy” behind it, to make the flow. It may be “someone” or “something” – unintentionally or intentionally. Sashiko is now well known as a Japanese word for “Slow-Stitching”. Yes, it is slow-stitching in comparison to mass production. However, I do not know any artisans who were proud of their “slowness”. In fact, they didn’t really pay attention to the “speed” – it is just a matter of our own “rhythm”.
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“Sashiko as Slow-Stitching” is a trend made in today’s value. “Slow” is a critical concept now as a counter-trend for “Fast” – appreciating “Slow” can equal having a mindful choice to our social issues. I am happy that Sashiko can contribute to make a better place: I do agree with the importance of sustainability, of course. However, it doesn’t mean that the trend can re-write (ignore) the original stories.
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Skill is fun to look at. “Speed” may be something to entertain, either slow or fast. However, the speed or skill isn’t enough to describe what Sashiko really is. Regardless how fast & accurate one can stitch, it doesn’t make him/her the “master” of Sashiko: at least for me, I do not respect a master who says “whatever” or “just because” with intentional ignorance.
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Original Video on Youtube: “Sashiko Running Stitch | How many stitches can I make in 30 seconds?” on SashikoStory Channel.
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刺し子。一針ずつ、家族を想いながら動かす針が作る日常の営み。刺し子の中に「丁寧さ」は自然と存在してくるものなのですが、不思議と「刺し子はゆっくりするものだ」という言葉は記憶にありません。「丁寧に思いを込めて」はよく聞きました。リズムを大切にするんだということを学びました。でも、今の英語圏での「ゆっくりだから良い」というのは、刺し子の一部を切り取ってしまっていると思っています。ゆっくりなのは刺し子の一部で事実で大切です。ただ、それが全体像ではない…。スピードはそんなに気にしてないんだろうと思います。
だからこそ、こういう遊びができたりね。アホなことばかりしてるなぁ（笑）
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2022-04-04 09:59:18

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