Thank you for feedback to the video about “Cultural Sustainability”. In this sho

Thank you for feedback to the video about “Cultural Sustainability”. In this short film, Roxana (@outofdboxproductions) put my messages nicely. The link is on Story and from Link on my Profile.
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I started using this word “Cultural Sustainability (C/S)” after painful lessons happened in “Cultural Appropriation (C/A)”. I am still learning C/A. I sincerely respect those who speak up about this issue. I also wanted “EVERYONE” to enjoy Sashiko regardless of the difference. C/A is a sensitive issue, and I appreciate many concerns & worries about it. I wanted to lower the bar somehow without being disrespectful to those who suffer in C/A – then start using the word “C/S” instead of “C/A”. I have another video about “C/A in Sashiko” on Youtube. Please take a look at that – you can find me trying to lower the bar for the last few years…
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I am here to “include” while some pretend to be inclusive & excluding their inconvenience. Unfortunately, “Sashiko introduced in English” is missing one “delicious” part of Sashiko. Pepperoni Pizza is great, but I also want you to try other toppings like Olives. After trying everything possible (including Pineapple which I am not a big fan…), then I want you to find “your” pizza. Don’t let others define what “your pizza” is.
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Although Sashiko is simple, teaching Sashiko as “simple stitching” is quite superficial because there are so many People & Stories behind it. This Jacket is made by 18 Sashiko Artisans’ Stitching. There is always a story (reason) behind it. Please keep learning from someone who knows. I just want to let “us” have rich choices – instead of just believing one topping pizza is the only choice we have. (Sorry for repeating the Pizza Analogy… it happens from time to time).
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刺し子でなんとか生計を立てようとしている私達ですが、本音を言うとそんなに必死になってません。と言うのも、大きな荷物を背負っていないからです。ちょうど9年前（10/16）、結果的に背負う荷物すら失った為、「好きなこと」を「生活の為」よりも優先できるようになったのです。痛みだらけでしたが、でも奇跡のような話で。私達が何よりも優先する好きなことは、「刺し子を通して出会える方々とのご縁」です。恵子さんは私の話を世界に広めたいし、私は皆さんに恵子さんと会ってほしい。そんなご縁の結晶が、この写真のような一緒に作る「運針会作品」です。2023年に向けて新たに始動しました。さて今回はどんなドラマが生まれるのか、とても楽しみです。
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2022-10-17 02:21:15

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