Some may wonder here what is my “fuss” all about (although they have left this account already by now)… In the last 5 years or so, in fact, I have received so many reactions to my voice – suppressing the emotional labor saying “You are Overreacting” and such. Some share their strong defensiveness to what I am NOT saying, and others casually ask “why can’t you be friends with everyone?”. Well. I wish I could be friends with everyone. Unfortunately, it is “almost” impossible because they & I have different goals. I sincerely want to be friends with anyone who shares the similar goal – it is showing (some) respect to the Japanese Culture behind “Sashiko”.
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My goal is to preserve this practice while involving as many (Japanese) Sashiko Artisans as possible. Money (Business) is merely a vehicle to reach the goal. Because of this clear goal, I cannot be friends with those who “use (modify)” Sashiko for the purpose of making money (including increasing followers). They will leave Sashiko when Sashiko doesn’t serve the purpose. They won’t care for the origin when it is needed. If they say they care, how can they communicate to the origin without proper language & relationship in advance?
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I can be friends when they share their “Care” for the Sashiko, including the one they have been ignoring & suppressing because of the inconvenience. I have met many of those who sincerely care (and therefore they do not teach Sashiko so easily).
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If you are new here, you may be surprised by the contents. This isn’t just a tutorial account. It is an account sharing the life-long wisdom (story) of those who live(d) for Sashiko. It isn’t for someone’s comfort & instant gratification. I share what Sashiko really is. I appreciate you for following years & deciding to keep following the coming years.
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刺し子と瞑想をパッケージにして紹介する。時代のニーズには合っているし儲かると思いますが、刺し子を長年続けてきた一人として、そのパッケージ化の裏に覚悟がない限り、憤りを感じます。馬鹿にされている気がするのです（実際舐められてはいる）。確かに刺し子を通して瞑想効果は得られます。ただそれは結果論であり、現代の選択肢です。必要以上に混ぜる必要はなく、ましてや他文化であれば一層気を配るべきです。個人の範囲で昇華するのは自由ですが、それをパッケージ化するには「売る」という動機が存在します。刺し子も運針も日本文化も…何も知らないに等しいからこそできる無知の極致みたいなもんだなと。前から言ってますが、刺し子と禅と瞑想は混ぜたら危険なんです。そもそも、禅と瞑想はリンクするけど同一じゃねーし。
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2024-08-16 23:17:05
I’ve learnt a lot from you already Atsushi. Sashiko terms, techniques, rhythm, stories, pride, history and much more. Now I feel more comfortable thanks 🙏🏼 to go below the surface and retain the qualities held while stepping out 👏sometimes with sampling designs.
Thank you for sharing this information! These posts where you go into detail about the purpose and origins of Sashiko are so educational. Honor above all else!
I really appreciate your posts and the knowledge about Sashiko that you pass on. It is truly a gift, and one that you’re not obligated to share. It saddens me that more people don’t appreciate it and don’t understand that it’s not okay for them to co-opt this tradition and make a profit from it with no respect for the culture or true knowledge of the history of sashiko. It makes me really happy that you’re generously educating people and fighting to protect this precious tradition.
Always here enjoying your stories and learning each time 😊