Until the year of 2011, I wanted to “end” the Sashiko I was with. For me, it was a chain of negativity back then. After 12 years, I had an honor to present the Sashiko I have received – as the culture I am so proud of. I really appreciate the kind & warm audience today. I was so nervous that I don’t remember what I said in the lecture (The script I prepared & practiced was kind of meaningless…). However, I hope I could communicate the significance of “Acceptance” in Japanese culture & Sashiko. I plan to offer the same(?) lecture online in May. Please wait for an update for this.
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The title of the lecture was [Cultural Sustainability] – I specifically used this word. I asked if anyone thought of the [Cultural Appropriation] by finding this title. A majority of people raised their hand… yet they came to listen to my lecture. It is the biggest pleasure that they care although it could be something uncomfortable to hear for non-Japanese.
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Long-story short. You know my summary when you follow this account long enough. I “encourage” you to call your stitching Sashiko (only if you want) under one condition – “acknowledgement (of the stories behind the word of Sashiko)”. I sincerely hope that we can keep communicating to find out “our” – “my” – and “your” Sashiko together.
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I studied so much to come to the States to college – the motivation was to “evacuate” from Sashiko. Now, in order to preserve the Sashiko we practice, I am using English. English itself is a great power – if I weren’t speaking English, this lecture wouldn’t be happening. It may look like a big detour – but it is true that there is nothing “waste” in our lives – the importance of acceptance. DM me or tag me if you had changce to say hello after the lecture – As much as this is “Instagram”, I would like to be connected & would like to keep in touch!
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Big thanks to my family for allowing me to do this – and using them in some jokes. Next time, (I hope) I will not reuse the same jokes!!
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えー。想定を超えてました。はい。「レクチャーやったらいいやん！」というお誘いに乗ったは良いのですが、会場の広さは聞いてませんでした。人前で話すことが苦手な訳ではないんですが…少し想定の斜め上でした。吐きそうでした。何かが伝わっていれば嬉しいなぁ（カンペ見る余裕もなく、覚えた台本なんか全部吹っ飛び…これはもう練習が必要です）。
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2023-02-26 02:11:42
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Thank you for sharing your culture.👏
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I attended and very much enjoyed your lecture. I am very glad you decided to honor sashiko.
刺し子へのあつい思い伝わります。構えなくてもいい正直ありのままの気持ちを伝えればいいと思います。肩の力を抜いて頑張ってください📣
I hope to be able to hear this lecture when you offer it online. I appreciate that you are sharing your culture.♥️
Thanks for the great lecture! I enjoyed seeing your work up close.
Really enjoyed your lecture! Thank you for sharing your knowledge, skill, and perspective!
I hope to hear the lecture and learn from you in the future. Thank you for sharing your story!
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It was such an honor and privilege to attend your lecture yesterday. ❤️ I thoroughly enjoyed every minute and greatly value your willingness to share your culture and insights with us, and for helping us to better understand the difference between cultural appropriation and cultural sustainability. I had only a rudimentary idea of what Shasiko is prior to your lecture. but now have a much deeper appreciation for what it represents. Added bonus: I’ll never look at pizza through the same lens again—especially those with pineapple as a topping! 😂 Cheers!
Your presentation was delightful and so well done. Bravo! Bravo! Bravo!
I attended your lecture and I loved it. You are easy to listen to. And you are funny. I thought I knew Sashiko before this lecture now I have a whole new level to learn or appreciation about it. Sashiko is beautiful and thank you for giving me permission to still try and stitch it as a White American. 🙏
I wasn’t able to attend your lecture, but I met you briefly at the Bessie Pearl Textiles booth! I am looking forward to your online lecture!
Sharing what we know can only lead to good things. 💙 I really enjoyed your lecture and your cultural appreciation take on caring for another’s heritage and craft. Thank you @sashikostory 🙏