Frankly speaking, there isn’t much difference from Sashiko & other types of stitchery. As some say, it is just hand-stitching (running stitching) after all. Your culture should have a similar practice, and one of your ancestors probably practiced stitching similar to Sashiko. However, it is disrespectful to say “Just (Mere)…
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Your Story is like a Philosophy Class… I occasionally receive this type of compl
Your Story is like a Philosophy Class… I occasionally receive this type of compliment, just like in the previous Live Streaming. Honestly speaking, though, I never thought of myself as being “Philosophical”. I didn’t like “Philosophy” in my student years… so I feel a bit strange when people value my…
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I had such a great time in Brooklyn last weekend for the Sashiko Workshops. As a
I had such a great time in Brooklyn last weekend for the Sashiko Workshops. As always, I am a bit burned out after the big matters to me. This time, I took days off to focus on recovery first. @loopoftheloom displayed our item so nicely. I feel like our Sashiko…
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Many ask me for the “Answers” in Sashiko – correct definition, authentic descrip
Many ask me for the “Answers” in Sashiko – correct definition, authentic description, and the “Rules” for stitching itself. I do not offer the answers as shorten & summarized answers can destroy the culture & practice without careful attention. It is like asking someone to summarize their life into one…
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Sashiko has its long history with many changes in styles, designs and how they a
Sashiko has its long history with many changes in styles, designs and how they approached (philosophies). The biggest difference between today’s Sashiko and the Sashiko in the past/origin is a variety (or an existence) of choices. In a very original form of Sashiko, it is imaginable that they had close…
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I am still astonished that the word “Boro” has become so popular. Many know Boro
I am still astonished that the word “Boro” has become so popular. Many know Boro, and they often “Compare” the words “Boro and Sashiko”. Well. Among many kinds of definitions, one big misunderstanding regarding these 2 words is the “Comparison” like “Sashiko vs Boro (technique)”. Sashiko is a technique of…
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When I talk about what Sashiko and Boro really are to us (Japanese Sashiko Artis
When I talk about what Sashiko and Boro really are to us (Japanese Sashiko Artisans), some react so strongly & defensively as if I am a “Party Popper”. I am not spoiling the fun – I just want it to be more fun & enjoyable. I am happy with the…
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I will be open-minded & honest to talk about the topic below on today’s Sashiko
I will be open-minded & honest to talk about the topic below on today’s Sashiko Live Streaming. Your help/support/input and answer to my wondering would be very much appreciated. I will be finishing this Furoshiki, too. ☆ I find “Cherry Picking (the action or practice of choosing and taking only…
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Some may wonder here what is my “fuss” all about (although they have left this a
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…
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Today’s post may sound more philosophical than usual. It is a message to myself
Today’s post may sound more philosophical than usual. It is a message to myself – not for someone else. Although it isn’t for someone else, I hope it would be great if this can be someone’s encouragement. The photo is 95% completion of the on-going Sashiko. Well. I will share…