I concluded the 400 seconds presentation on @SelvedgeMagazine with a statement: “Sashiko was a Japanese form of stitching to pray for another day to live…” Then, I received a request to elaborate what I meant by “praying”. Yes, it is my pleasure to do so. However, it requires some conditions…
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I enjoy sharing the “ordinary” (which is often related to animism & Shinto) of J
I enjoy sharing the “ordinary” (which is often related to animism & Shinto) of Japanese culture & Sashiko. It is my pleasure to read your feedback to celebrate the difference/similarity. Thank you. Come to think of it, in fact, “Sharing Sashiko” should be like this – not only the “how…
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Today is “Kotoyouka (Feb.8th)”, and you may know what it means for stitchers in
Today is “Kotoyouka (Feb.8th)”, and you may know what it means for stitchers in Japanese custom. It is the day of “Harikuyou” – a (requiem) ceremony for the broken/bent needles. Please refer the previous posts for the details about Hari Kuyou around Dec.8th (If you are on Patreon, Article is…
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I write stories based on my memories, so it isn’t much about “my opinions”. At t
I write stories based on my memories, so it isn’t much about “my opinions”. At the same time, in order to explain the memories logically, I learn around my memories & why’s. The more I learn, the more I realize how much Japanese & American are different in culture/mindset. (I…
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Sashiko may be a word for “mending” for them. Boro may be the “Art” for them. Th
Sashiko may be a word for “mending” for them. Boro may be the “Art” for them. They may say it is a “freedom” to call it as they want. Sure, their interpretation should be respected. However, please do not ignore the voice of people behind the word when “you” hear…
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Once mending starts in fabric, there will not be an ending. The mending is a car
Once mending starts in fabric, there will not be an ending. The mending is a caring process of the bigger process of using it. The similar principle applies to Boro. There is no ending in Boro. The only way to make “authentic Boro” is keep mending & using the fabric….
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I am glad that I made it to feel at ease with “Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko
I am glad that I made it to feel at ease with “Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko” and “No-rules to define Sashiko”. My message is simple. Please enjoy Sashiko with reasonable respect and decent imagination to Japanese Culture. I started this account to share and include, not to exclude. ☆ Have…
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The more I learn, the more I feel the difference between JPN & ENG. Another word
The more I learn, the more I feel the difference between JPN & ENG. Another word I struggle in translation is “想像力”. The direct translation is “Imagination”. However, what I would like to convey is more like “an ability to imagine to the point of ‘what if I were’”. Some…
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I received many requests to write about the details of Hari Kuyou – the requiem
I received many requests to write about the details of Hari Kuyou – the requiem service for broken needles. The article is available from the this account’s “Story” (since the article is long, it is on Patreon) ☆ I shared this IG account with my friend to explain what I…
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We stitch a lot. I share how much a needle can do. The needle works for us a lot
We stitch a lot. I share how much a needle can do. The needle works for us a lot. We believe(d) there was a spirit in it. Stitchers cease their hands on the day of Hari Kuyou to show appreciation to the spirit in the needle. That’s how Japanese have…