Before this account became this big, I used to receive quite a lot of “aggressive” comments here. I have one unforgettably confused comment saying “Your Stitching is intimidating”. It is NOT my words or replies that is intimidating. They said that the amount of our stitching is intimidating and aggressive. I received similar comments from several about 4~5 years ago. When one acknowledges the story of Sashiko, I encourage them to enjoy Sashiko as they wish. This comment, though, explained to me that there is a gap between the “Sashiko Trend” and the Sashiko we have been practicing.
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“Experience” and “Time” is important to be able to stitch like we do – but it won’t take decades, or even years. They have to learn the “Form” of how to use the tool as if one would improve their cooking skill when they learn how to use the cooking tools. Unfortunately, this “Form” wasn’t well introduced for a long time – and it is now “you” who can choose the future of Sashiko – Do we want to have Sashiko Stitchers who can make this type/amount of Stitching? Or just put Sashiko as a quick hobby to make a small cloth (There is Nothing wrong with a quick hobby & making a small cloth. I am saying it is wrong to define based on only one aspect of the culture).
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Culture “Changes”. However, there are so many who cannot stop themselves defending from something they imagine before learning. All I want is to preserve the Sashiko we practice. Unfortunately, Sashiko Teachers/Authors today in English probably won’t/don’t/can’t stitch this much… As a result, this ordinary stitching (for us) becomes intimidating to some of them. I sometimes feel my voice is way more “primitive (and simple)” than my understanding of Cultural Appropriation. It is disrespectful to define someone’s culture, pain, and “lives” without proper approach.
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偶然か、あるいは流れに乗って下さっているのか、私が運針動画をあげると、他の方の運針動画も目に入ります。10年前は想像すらできなかった「運針が（家業の外に）広まること」を目の当たりにすることができて嬉しい限りです。相変わらず素敵な@na.na_45 さんの運針を是非ご覧ください。
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刺し子にどんな未来があるにしろ、「できる人」、つまりは職人的な存在はあり続けて欲しいなと思うのです。大きな刺し子作品を作ることが正解ではありません。ただ、大きな刺し子作品を作れる人は存在し続けてほしいです。昔憂いた未来が、今杞憂に終わっている。だからこれだけ（日本語だと）のほほんとしているのでしょうけれど。
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2023-08-24 09:28:12
I love sashiko stitching! I am learning it. And one day, i will make myself a Story telling clothing! 👍🏻👍🏻☝🏼👍🏻
Sashiko stitching is not new. The people teaching it now are taking advantage of the trend. It is beautiful and simple to explain how to stitch the patterns. This will pass as other arts & crafts passed. And you will still stitch and carry the Sashiko to the next group of stitchers who embrace more than the needle & thread. Your children will see the beauty of Sashiko. Your efforts to show us the true bounty of Sashiko are appreciated by me. I was an ASL interpreter who worked for Deaf rights, but I was hearing and would never fully understand the Deaf life. I see the beauty of Sashiko but there are still gaps in my understanding. I think sometimes you are frustrated with your audience. All I can say is to share all the beauty and history and love of Sashiko. Let us see what we can. Spread your love
本当に、ほんの10年前の事なのに
運針動画は見られ、広まるだなんて
そんな時代が来るとは
思ってもみませんでした。
それもこれも淳さんが頑張ってくれたおかげだと、感謝しています。
ありがとう♪
Oh dear, please don’t worry yourself over silly comments.. some of us were taught ‘if you can’t say anything nice then don’t say anything at all’. Unfortunately it’s not taught so much anymore, so people just say whatever is in the head, without a thought for if its true, necessary or kind! How can stitching be intimidating?? They only looking at the volume and not the neatness or design.. its a narrowminded opinion so please ignore them and produce as much of your beautiful work as you like
運針会に参加する前、Instagramで淳さんや他の方の運針動画を見ながら、見よう見まねで練習していたことを思い出しました。こうして淳さん達が発信してくださっているおかげで、刺し子や運針の奥深さを知れたり、いろんな方と繋がることができて、感謝しています！
Your work is inspiring and what lead me to start my journey
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I see cloths like this as something to work towards, in other words ,inspiring, not intimidating.
I have enjoyed following your account because, as a western stitcher, I have not yet seen such complex designs in Sashiko. It really is the most beautiful work and I am so pleased you take the time to explain and showcase your amazing work, and talk about the history of Sashiko. Thank you!
Always amase for your work and thoughs❤️
I think that Sachiko is an art in itself, with a purpose, especially today when the trend is to reuse. I plan to learn this technique and apply it to all the garments I can.
please do your job, your are such a master Sashiko crafter, how dare anyone to question about that? people do not realize that each one of us we do what we want with our lives…? omg… greetings and congrats from Brasil! arigato!
p.s.: I wonder how stitches could be… intimidating… (laughs) such a sick people… oh my…
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Love your work and your words