About 9 years ago, after we had lost pretty much everything after an unfortunate long lasting feud, Keiko asked me if she could “sell” some of what she made. Keiko couldn’t stop stitching. She kept dyeing thread & playing with colors. That’s how “Sashi.Co” started in Japan, and then I…
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As many people acknowledge the importance of the [Sustainability], it is a criti
As many people acknowledge the importance of the [Sustainability], it is a critical concern for us as well. We are a “for-profit” organization. Therefore, it is important to think about growth… Yet, I try to focus on sustainability outside of the excessive competition in pricing. It is natural that a…
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Some of the Natural Colors we offer have “Layers” of Natural Dyes. Not all of th
Some of the Natural Colors we offer have “Layers” of Natural Dyes. Not all of the colors come from a one-dye process. Some require steps to make it happen, and this “Indigo Green” is one of these that requires careful & adventurous steps. Since Keiko’s main purpose for Dyeing Sashiko…
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I am very proud of Keiko’s Natural Dye Sashiko Thread. On top of its beauty, the
I am very proud of Keiko’s Natural Dye Sashiko Thread. On top of its beauty, there are many stories about her Natural Dye (as every Natural Dye has their own stories). About 20 years ago, I suggested she should spend more money & time on her Natural Dye. It wasn’t…
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It is quite challenging for us to create the “Color of Red” with Natural Dye. In
It is quite challenging for us to create the “Color of Red” with Natural Dye. In 2021, Keiko had tried many combinations, and she offered the outcome as a part of the “Lucky Bag” for the New Year (It was available only in Japan). I am expecting to receive these…
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I say Sashiko isn’t (Fine) Art. However, I humbly accept an admiration to our Sa
I say Sashiko isn’t (Fine) Art. However, I humbly accept an admiration to our Sashiko as the Art (because I believe they mean well). I just don’t want “Art” to be an excuse to “whatever is good because it is art”, or even worse, “Not learning”. As long as one…
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Sashiko became a really big trend. Now, “Any thread” became “Sashiko thread” and
Sashiko became a really big trend. Now, “Any thread” became “Sashiko thread” and advertised. This “thread” will be “◯◯ Thread” when the trend moves on. In this Internet world, it is impossible to track each item and argue with the seller. Only thing we can do instead is to ask…
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“I am the past. You are the future (of Sashiko).” I came up with this phrase las
“I am the past. You are the future (of Sashiko).” I came up with this phrase last year, and I tell everyone who takes our workshops. Sashiko Artisans cannot exist by themselves. We are a (small) part of (big) sustainability. A person who learns Sashiko mixing with their own speciality…
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Thank you very much for the purchase of Fukubukuro. I have started making a pack
Thank you very much for the purchase of Fukubukuro. I have started making a package & shipment one by one, with understanding & accommodating the preferences. It should be shipped out within 2 week. I appreciate your understanding (all other orders are shipped within a few days as always). I…
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Whew. I made it. It was challenging to prepare product pages while watching a ch
Whew. I made it. It was challenging to prepare product pages while watching a child over the New Year “Weekend” with frozen rain (snow is much better…). I will make the Fukubukuro available on the webstore at 8:30 pm EST. Thank you for waiting & understanding the conditions. ☆ I…