Sashiko has “already become” a trend. One advised me it is too late to share the “Sashiko (which Atsushi advocates)”. Well. Regardless. I cannot give up on my identity, right? I am a stone in a big trend stream. I really appreciate all the supporting comments for what I do. However, I also receive repulsion. I expected it, yet it is heartbreaking & stressful to receive negative energy. What I want to share is my own culture of Sashiko, yet it is so challenging to realize that I am a stone – I won’t be silent, though.
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In those pains from Sashiko, it is also the Sashiko that heals me. As much as I hated Sashiko in my childhood, now the Sashiko is what I depend on. I look at Sashiko stitching, and feel so encouraged. The Sashiko especially “we didn’t stitch”, which is stitched by my friends who I had shared the Sashiko with, is a Silver Bullet for my pain & stress. Many send me their achievements after their workshop/class. That’s why I can keep going. I appreciate this supportive circle. – I can keep going.
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英語で刺し子を伝えていくと覚悟を決めて、英語圏の諸先輩方から、「淳、もう手遅れだよ」と助言を頂きながら、それでも今の欧米の流れに一石でも投じることができたら良いなぁと思いつつ日々文章を紡いでいます。刺し子の伝統とか技術とかもだけど、それよりも「なぜ日本人は刺し子をしたのか」とか、「刺し子を通して透けてみえる日本人らしさ」とかを伝えたいと思うようになりました。技術と物語（知識）が組み合わされば、きっと智慧になって、「おばあちゃんの知恵袋」的な立ち位置を目指す僕にとっての最良の到達地点だろうなと思うので。
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とはいえ、「流れに一石を投じること」は、不協和音を作ることでもあって。「楽しめば良いじゃない」という流れに、「刺し子は楽しむものだ」と心から信じている僕が、「刺し子を知ってほしい」という一石を投じることは、やはりストレスを生みます。そんな時に心を支えてくれるのは、やっぱり刺し子なのです。しかも、僕や恵子さんじゃない刺し子に一番勇気付けられます。幼少期からずーっと嫌いだった刺し子。なんだかんだでずーっと一緒にいるなぁ。
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2020-06-16 09:41:26
It is a trend, and trends come and go. What you’re teaching will last much longer than this trend.
Stunning work. And, ignore the naysayers
You might be but one stone, but you matter. Please don’t let the haters hurt you, they lash out because they can’t contain the hurt they are feeling. Sashiko is your healing feel good, it is already part of you, you are just letting it out. I’m very grateful you inspired me to learn. If anyone has no right to sashiko then that is me. The white anglo saxon heritage who is so far removed from that she doesn’t even have that heritage. I have no right to sashiko, but I do because I don’t feel my culture I follow my curiosity and sashiko calms my monkey mind, so I do it, just for me
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❤️very nice
Oh I love these💙💙💙💙
Sorry to hear about ‘haters’ on you. Strange, how people are these days. However – aren’t there more admirers? You, a well of knowledge and inspiration for the admirers, and that is the important thing you should look at. Nobody is loved by everybody. And it’s the real experts who get the most criticism from smaller minds. If you consider yourself a rock, don’t feel bothered by the elephant rubbing against you. The elephant will disappear.
Looks great! I finally took the plunge and signed up for the class!
Words can and actually hurt. I know, that’s difficult to ignore. With age, you will understand that nobody but your opinion about yourself, it’s what really matters.. Always remember who you are, the path is different for everyone. There is so much evil in the world but there is so much kindness as well. Be strong, be true to yourself, one day everything will come together. You create beauty with your hands, don’t forget that❤️
Breathtakingly beautiful denim. Plus 1000 for creativity❤️❤️👏
Great !
How can someone make negative comments about such wonderful work?👏😍😍😍
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I just followed your account and I’m inspired… since I am on a budget right now, I went ahead and ordered a little kit online to start! Of course, I’m also taking the steps to learn the history of what I am going to be working on to make it that much more special. Thank you for being that one stone in my life!
I hope to order fabric from you soon.