I received another photo of Keiko’s Hand-Dye Process. This made me quite emotional when I opened the file. It was my ordinary when I was in Japan – the ordinary scenery I (had to) see. Now, I realize how precious those moments were. There are a number of hands that…
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Natural Dye Sashiko Thread, hand-dyed by Keiko Futatsuya, will be (hopefully) re
Natural Dye Sashiko Thread, hand-dyed by Keiko Futatsuya, will be (hopefully) restocked soon. Since we do not have a production line, we can only offer 8~15 threads in each dyeing-batch considering the defect rate. Well… to be honest, I am very much relieved that Keiko can still work on her…
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Sharing the stories about Sashiko we have been practicing became my main activit
Sharing the stories about Sashiko we have been practicing became my main activity (@SashikoStory). In order to be a stone in the current trend (by archiving many stories), I prioritize writing stories in English more than anything. At the same time, I also work on the actual process of “preserving”…
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We can find many Haiku/Tanka with the word “Sakura”. I introduced one Tanka by S
We can find many Haiku/Tanka with the word “Sakura”. I introduced one Tanka by Shiki Masaoka (poet) below with Sakura – describing himself “observing” Sakura after being sick for 3 years – articulating another Spring after surviving the winter. ☆ Sashiko was a hand-stitching practice in Japan to survive through…
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There are 18 people’s Sashiko on the Sakura-Colored Sashiko Jacket (with Asanoha
There are 18 people’s Sashiko on the Sakura-Colored Sashiko Jacket (with Asanoha Pattern) that I introduced a few days ago. Each artisan stitched 1~2 of pieces with specific pattern & Natural Dye Threads, and then Keiko constructed into one piece with confirming the balance of each Sashiko artisans. Here, with…
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18 Sashiko artisans contributed their piece to make this one beautiful Jacket. I
18 Sashiko artisans contributed their piece to make this one beautiful Jacket. I say, “All different, All Good”. There is no such a thing as “Absolute Answer” in Sashiko. However, when we learn the specific posture, the Sashiko result can be unified without discomfort. They are all different, but somewhat…
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Stitches carry a lot of memories. We sometimes call it “spirit”, “feelings”, or
Stitches carry a lot of memories. We sometimes call it “spirit”, “feelings”, or even “identity”. I believe it is the same for many people, including you. You may have something associated with your memory & identity made by hands. Interestingly, what I had received had a name “Sashiko”, and it…
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“All different and All Good”. I believe the Sashiko (especially done by Unshin w
“All different and All Good”. I believe the Sashiko (especially done by Unshin without focusing on the result) represent the stitcher themselves. As there is no “right and wrong” in humans, (I believe there are no “wrong” humans as who we are), there is no such thing as “Right and…
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It is an honor to have several opportunities to talk in public this Spring both
It is an honor to have several opportunities to talk in public this Spring both lectures & interviews. To be honest, I used to feel uncomfortable having an “interview” or a request to share my thoughts. Before Sashiko became this popular, they expected me to say something specific they wanted…
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It is unfortunate that there aren’t many “(Art) Catalogue” for Sashiko pieces pu
It is unfortunate that there aren’t many “(Art) Catalogue” for Sashiko pieces published (in English) with proper description. Well, as always, there are reasons why “No so many Catalogue”. Sashiko is still on-going craftsmanship (although it is about to distinguish). One famous (Sashiko) book with great photos & description would…