“The Japanese practiced Sashiko to survive through the harsh conditions with limited resources” is a true statement. I used to use the word “poor” and “poverty” instead of “harsh conditions” and “limited resources”. The more I learn about the English definition, I need to replace these words. After all Sashiko…
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Some criticize me for playing the victim (crying for attention). Umm. “I don’t k
Some criticize me for playing the victim (crying for attention). Umm. “I don’t know” is my honest reaction. I had always been “privileged” in my life. It is my first time to “speak up” as a minority. I need to learn what is the line between “speaking up” and “playing…
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“Cultural Appropriation” explained the pain & sorrow I felt when I saw someone i
“Cultural Appropriation” explained the pain & sorrow I felt when I saw someone introduce Sashiko with their own filtered information & minimizing the stories. This “filtering” often (not always) is caused by the privileged people, and therefore, some people misunderstand my message that I am trying to exclude all the…
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I occasionally wonder what “appreciation” means for others. For me, “appreciatio
I occasionally wonder what “appreciation” means for others. For me, “appreciation” comes with some action. Without action, the phrase “I appreciate it” is kind of a polite way to say “I don’t care”. One say, “I appreciate Japanese culture”. But they step into a Japanese house without taking shoes off…
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A definition is powerful. It gives us a clear description for the mutual underst
A definition is powerful. It gives us a clear description for the mutual understanding. Without proper definition, a discussion won’t be valid. However, at the same time, when a definition is done by ignorance (either with good intention or for one’s convenience), it has the power to change something important….
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After the Tohoku earthquake and Tsunami, some people in Otsuchi learned about Sa
After the Tohoku earthquake and Tsunami, some people in Otsuchi learned about Sashiko. After 10 years, they are still stitching. It is our sincere honor to support the Otsuchi Sashiko Project. Sashiko Noragi with Traditional Designs Made by Otsuchi with Keiko Futatsuya at @sashikostory Estimate production lead time: 12 months….
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Most of the Sashiko artisans in Otsuchi didn’t practice Sashiko before 2011. Now
Most of the Sashiko artisans in Otsuchi didn’t practice Sashiko before 2011. Now, their Sashiko became as “traditional” as the one we can see in books. I was there to share Sashiko when they just started Sashiko. The Jacket like this means a lot to me. ☆ In their report,…
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It has been 10 years since the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami. In June 2011, I join
It has been 10 years since the Tohoku Earthquake & Tsunami. In June 2011, I joined the Otsuchi (Recovery) Sashiko project in which the caring 5 volunteers started to support mainly the eldery women in Otsuchi by providing “Sashiko” as a “fishing rod (instead of just fish)”. ☆ Today is…
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It is our significance that we can make this kind of Sashiko Jacket. A beautiful
It is our significance that we can make this kind of Sashiko Jacket. A beautiful compliment we received is “It is a wearable art” – the Art can exist in our ordinary days. I don’t know how many of these we can make… but it is our pride to keep…
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Sashiko was developed as ordinary stitching by Japanese women. In the severe con
Sashiko was developed as ordinary stitching by Japanese women. In the severe condition, they stitched to care for the family. The care includes both positive and negative emotions, such as love and struggles, I believe. Therefore, Sashiko is powerful and inspirational. We can feel the “pride” of Japanese women in…