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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This isn’t really about Sashiko, but I made a video about “a technique (wisdom)”
This isn’t really about Sashiko, but I made a video about “a technique (wisdom)” of hand-stitching. I don’t know where I learned by whom… but, I just learned that sharing this technique may be helpful for some beginners. There are many other ways to make knots in hand-stitching. First of…
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The Kasane (No knots finishing in Sashiko) have not come out after the project w
The Kasane (No knots finishing in Sashiko) have not come out after the project was completed. I am glad that I could confirm it with my students in the US, in English. Some Sashiko teachers may teach you “The Kasane” does not work… Well, it is not Kasane that makes…
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This will be the last post in 2020. Thank you for finding us, reading the posts,
This will be the last post in 2020. Thank you for finding us, reading the posts, and willing to learn the Japanese culture behind Sashiko & Boro. I sincerely hope we care for each other in mutual respects instead of saying “whatever” and pushing the “conveniences” over someone’s pain. I…
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A mansion in front of the clear beach. A luxury car to ask her out. Enough cash
A mansion in front of the clear beach. A luxury car to ask her out. Enough cash to buy anything without checking the price tag. A fresh seafood market nearby. Then, a caring family with (an) innocent child(ren). They are all what I wanted to achieve in my youth. After…
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I received feedbacks to my post on Dec.26th phrasing “Sincere apology comes firs
I received feedbacks to my post on Dec.26th phrasing “Sincere apology comes first in many (all the) cultures”. Yes, it is very true. I am NOT claiming “sincerity” is the mindset of only Japanese culture. I am just sharing my insight of the difference between Japanese & American culture so…
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Today is the 16th Live Session for the Online Sashiko Class. The live session is
Today is the 16th Live Session for the Online Sashiko Class. The live session is my favorite time since I can meet the new friends who learned the rhythm of Sashiko. In an hour of talking, some find an “Ah-Ha” moment. I love seeing them finding Sashiko “easy”, yet it’s…
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I had a Live Session for our Sashiko Online Class last night. It is the biggest
I had a Live Session for our Sashiko Online Class last night. It is the biggest pleasure to see our new friends (students) stitch as we do. Their smiles while stitching are the best rewards for me. Ever since I started teaching, I came to understand that the core I…
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Boro is not the word for Mending Technique.
Boro is not the word for Mending Technique. Sashiko is not the word for Geometric Pattern. “I” personally think Sashiko is not an Art (as of now). ☆ These statements may surprise you. They may be different from the Sashiko/Boro you already know. However, they are the real voices from…
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Rhythm! Yes, it is rhythm. Thank you for many insightful comments in the post on
Rhythm! Yes, it is rhythm. Thank you for many insightful comments in the post on 10/28. Yes, it is the “Rhythm”. Therefore, I have been sharing the importance of rhythm (rhythmical stitching) since I started sharing Sashiko in English. Check the video 3 days ago. The video shows the rhythm…