Whew. Playing with 5 years old daughter while maintaining the ordinary is kind of impossible. Teachers really should be valued more. ☆ Please allow me to make 2 announcements instead of Sashiko Story today. ☆ 1. I wrote an article about the handmade mask. I apologize for the rough article…
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Unshin, Hitomezashi, Kasane, Kogin, Gushinui, Boro and may more… There are numbe
Unshin, Hitomezashi, Kasane, Kogin, Gushinui, Boro and may more… There are numbers of Japanese words that cannot be translated into other languages without proper explanation. The explanation often requires the understanding of not only the technique, but also the background of the word. Am I a master in those? No,…
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My “ordinary” is someone’s “extra-ordinary”. The difference in culture, in how w
My “ordinary” is someone’s “extra-ordinary”. The difference in culture, in how we grow up, is quite significant. Therefore, I ask to try to respect the Japanese culture behind Sashiko. ☆ In my culture, “teaching” is something special. The famous word, “Sensei”, is often referred to a teacher. The word itself…
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I understand we are scared. I am worried as well. We should prepare for it. Howe
I understand we are scared. I am worried as well. We should prepare for it. However, the best thing we can do now is to keep the “ordinary”. There are people who committed their life into the field we are now worried about. I would rather trust them than search…
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Another masterpiece by SashiCo & Keiko Futatsuya. Made, then Sold. I (Atsushi) d
Another masterpiece by SashiCo & Keiko Futatsuya. Made, then Sold. I (Atsushi) didn’t have a chance to touch it. ☆ A Jacket takes about 12 months to make for us. We accept orders from a customer who understands what Sashiko is. For a rough idea of estimated pricing for “made-to-order”…
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In this society, we are required to “think” to be more productive, efficient and
In this society, we are required to “think” to be more productive, efficient and to be “better”. I am asking to give up judging oneself continuously by enjoying Sashiko. Feel instead of Think. Respect (the difference) instead of Judge. The message is the same from the beginning. “Care” instead of…
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Anyone can make Sushi for their family. However, as a Japanese, I hope they expl
Anyone can make Sushi for their family. However, as a Japanese, I hope they explain what “Sushi” is to their family, especially for childrens who absorb new information. Stories & definitions about Sushi are available everywhere, especially if they know the Sushi’s origin is in Japan. They do not need…
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We appreciate the admiration of us as artists. Some call our Sashiko items (prod
We appreciate the admiration of us as artists. Some call our Sashiko items (products) ”Wearable Art”. Sashiko’s true beauty indeed exists in the ordinary days, not behind the show-case. 用即美 (YoSokuBi – Beauty in Using) is the principal of Sashiko and Japanese Folk crafting. ☆ It is the sincere pleasure…
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I received a question. “Do you offer a certification to teach Sashiko?”. As of n
I received a question. “Do you offer a certification to teach Sashiko?”. As of now, I do not. I may make a program to teach “how to teach Sashiko”, but I do not plan to make a certification. Anyone can teach the Sashiko they learn from me, either In-person workshop,…
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Silly Me! It has been so long since my last flight. I completely forgot about th
Silly Me! It has been so long since my last flight. I completely forgot about the thread clipper in the carry-in bag. No, we cannot bring grip scissors in the airplane. Be careful. A needle and thread seems to be okay, but I rushed so much that I put “everything”…