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I have been stitching a lot recently. I mean, as a Sashiko Artist, it is natural

atsushijp, 2023年11月14日

I have been stitching a lot recently. I mean, as a Sashiko Artist, it is natural for me to touch the Needle every day… but recently, I am prioritizing stitching more than “sharing Sashiko Stories”. As my goal is to “Share” the Sashiko we practice, it is kind of strange for me to feel the shift in my choices.
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To be honest, I may be turning away from reality. Without the “Real Ordinary”, the Sashiko doesn’t exist – at the same time, Sashiko can be a way to protect oneself like a shell. All I wish (hope) is that this society would be the place for the Artists/Artisans to be able to focus on their “creation” instead of “protecting their own identities”. I guess, after all, I wish I would be able to focus on just stitching instead of sharing stories. However, unfortunately, someone is changing something for their “profit/convenience” without stitching. That is not fair… but there is no choice for me but keep speaking up.
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The truth of Sashiko exists in stitching. I hope you follow the so-called “Sashiko Masters” who actually stitch. Please be a smart “follower”, and then please lead others for the reasonable reality.
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ここの所、気がついたら針を持っています。刺し子が好きになったのは自覚していたけれど、これほどまでに無意識で針を持つような時間を過ごすのは、正直初めてです。刺し子が日常になった…という前向きな見方もできるのですが、同時に「刺し子に(無意識に)逃げている」のだろうなとも思うのです。逃げ込める場所であることが刺し子の良い所の一つでもあるでしょうし。
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高校卒業して、アメリカの大学に留学して、新卒で一部上場の大企業に入り…という日々を振り返ると、なんだかんだで「戦略」が存在した20年でした。大学を意識した17才からの20年は、「賢く生きるか」が常に頭のどこかにあったんだろうと思います。ただ、ここ最近の私の考え方は少しずれてきていて、頭の中で考える「戦略」なんかよりも、実際に手を動かして感じる「現実」の方に、求めている本質があるんだろうなと思うのです。もちろん、価値観や優先順位は人それぞれですが、もう「必死」に我武者羅に足掻いているのが今なんだろうなと。
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頭で考えれば考える程、戦略を意識すればするほど、今の私の活動は「意味のないこと」に収束します。端的に言うと、昔の私の言葉で言うと、「全然賢くないこと」をしようとしています。「お前アホか?」と自分にツッコミを入れてしまいそうな程に。それでも、どれだけ長い道のりでも、一応の到達点が見えている限りは前に進み続けようと思うのですよ。たかが刺し子です。でも、そこに人生を捧げた人がいるんです。後から振り返って「楽しかった」と思える刺し子の日々をこれからも続けていきたいなと。
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2023-11-14 00:24:02




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Comments (6)

  1. Anonymous says:
    2023年11月13日 at 4:33 PM

    I attended an art show called NUNO. It has the artistic work of Reiko Sufi. I splurged and bought her book of art. It also has a lot of text. Have you heard of her?

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  2. Anonymous says:
    2023年11月13日 at 4:48 PM

    Thank you for sharing such íntimamente ideas. Everyone has a reason for stitching, some alike, some different. But what I can say with 100% certainty is that when we stich we are in our own primate happy place world. Nothing can penetrante our freedom and joy in that place! And please do not stop posting, this is inspiration for all of us (all around the world)!

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  3. Saint ➰ says:
    2023年11月13日 at 6:54 PM

    Thank you for that message! I agree the focus should be on creating out of true respect and appreciation for the art not to maintain a label or generate profit.

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  4. tama says:
    2023年11月13日 at 10:13 PM

    思考がついてまわってるみたいなとこもあって、無意識な時間は細胞レベルが整理してるから単なる逃げにはならないのかもと推測🤔

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  5. HSH says:
    2023年11月13日 at 10:46 PM

    🪷🙏🏼🪡🧵

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  6. Amar la trama Textiles says:
    2023年11月20日 at 2:58 PM

    Un viaje exquisito! ❤️

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