I appreciate those who answered my Question on Story the other day about “How did you find this Account”. It was quite interesting to see a variety of answers, including the one I really didn’t expect (like reddit – I was on Reddit?). ☆ As I share Sashiko Stories frequently,…
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I say the Sashiko with Cherry Picking “can” destroy the original form. It sounds
I say the Sashiko with Cherry Picking “can” destroy the original form. It sounds pretty dramatic. It’s only recent that I started using the word “Destroy”. Let me share my perspective on this. ☆ Sashiko is now known as “Visible Mending”. It is true that Mending is an important part…
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As I often use the term “Cultural Appropriation”, many misunderstand me as if I
As I often use the term “Cultural Appropriation”, many misunderstand me as if I am trying to exclude non-Japanese to “protect” Sashiko. No, I am NOT excluding anyone. In fact, I share all the stories to include anyone regardless who they are. This is very important to clarify. I want…
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Well. I am back (somewhat recovered). I appreciate all of your warm comments for
Well. I am back (somewhat recovered). I appreciate all of your warm comments for the cancellation of Live Streaming. I apologize for the last minute decision & I hope I can offer it next week. Well. Usually, there are reasons when I become weak… I hope, one day, I can…
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Some may reach to this account to get a quick answer to “What is Sashiko?”. Unfo
Some may reach to this account to get a quick answer to “What is Sashiko?”. Unfortunately, there isn’t a single line to fulfill that question. Instead, I share everything I have – so that we can reach “mutual understanding” together. Please bear with me for my sharing process & keep…
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Combining all the platform I work on – IG/FB, Youtube, GiveButter(Webinars), Pat
Combining all the platform I work on – IG/FB, Youtube, GiveButter(Webinars), Patreon (Articles) and our business website @UpcycleStitches, I share pretty much everything about the Sashiko we practice, from Technique to Information perspective. Besides Patreon (which asks for support), everything is free. I even ask the audience to copy what…
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I have been with Sashiko since my birth. It means I had a big “artisans communit
I have been with Sashiko since my birth. It means I had a big “artisans communities” regardless of their size, type of craft, and whether I liked it or not. In the last 30 years, I have seen many people choose to quit. Not so much “bankruptcy”, more like a…
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What a Weekend. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the troubles on our
What a Weekend. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the troubles on our main website. It has been hijacked, and it is under treatment to remove the potential risk (like Malware). The treatment should be completed soon… as the expert I relied on is working very hard to revive…
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Another pile of threads listed on our website from my collection. I am always am
Another pile of threads listed on our website from my collection. I am always amused by how Natural Ingredients can make this beautiful color. In our regular listing, we have the same colors with less variegation (unevenness) – same color number Purple from Logwood. Occasionally, we happen to have this…
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Sashiko Vest from my old memories. This type of Sashiko – patchworking with colo
Sashiko Vest from my old memories. This type of Sashiko – patchworking with colorful fabric – existed many decades ago. Way before it became a trend in sustainability, we enjoyed & appreciated the fabric to apply to our ordinary days. ☆ It is always nice to see the items I…