Slowly, I am getting calmed after the 3-days workshop in FL. I enjoyed it very much. However, it was very challenging for me to prepare it under Covid, for the first 3-days workshop. I guess the accurate description would be “I’m relieved”, and it took about a week to relax….
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In Sashiko stitching, many focus on the type of patterns they would like to stit
In Sashiko stitching, many focus on the type of patterns they would like to stitch beautifully. We also focus on what kind of fabric we use for the Sashiko stitching. In most cases of working with the vintage fabric, we do not decide the pattern. The fabric will tell us…
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It is slow, but I finally started introducing (selling) some of our works as Sas
It is slow, but I finally started introducing (selling) some of our works as Sashiko pieces on @upcyclestitches and our new website. They are all-hand stitched/made, and therefore, most of them are one of a kind. Please follow @UpcycleStitches for the update. The Sashiko will be the “authentic Sashiko” by…
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“Sashiko in the ordinary”. This is what Sashiko used to be for the Japanese, and
“Sashiko in the ordinary”. This is what Sashiko used to be for the Japanese, and what we (as @Sashi.Co) dream of again. We all benefit from industrial revolution & Mass-production/consumption. Ironically, though, the convenience increased the price of hand-made items. ☆ There is something more than “how beautiful it is”…
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Sashiko existed in Japanese ordinary. After the Japanese decided to not carry on
Sashiko existed in Japanese ordinary. After the Japanese decided to not carry on Sashiko, due to the unnecessity, Sashiko became something extraordinary today. Simple hand-stitching for hours and hours can be an “act of insanity” for some types of people. ☆ It is my dream to bring back “this ordinary…
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I appreciate many reactions to the previous post. I just wanted to add it to avo
I appreciate many reactions to the previous post. I just wanted to add it to avoid unfortunate misunderstandings. It is fine (by me) to celebrate the “imperfection” within their own creation. I am nowhere to define what “perfect” and “beauty” are. The posts are not triggered by any specific people….
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All hand-stitched. No assembly line. Hand-crafted by Sashiko artisans. Every sin
All hand-stitched. No assembly line. Hand-crafted by Sashiko artisans. Every single criteria is a challenge in today’s society where a machine replaces our hands in assembly lines with computer programming. We can make only a few bags every year, but we try our best to offer it with as reasonable…
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Keiko and I try to make a living by Sashiko. Therefore, most of the Sashiko item
Keiko and I try to make a living by Sashiko. Therefore, most of the Sashiko items we share are for sale. Jackets, Bags, pieces of fabric with Sashiko, 90% of the items have a price tag (or we can put the price on it). I had prioritized my work on…
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Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya are suspending all of the activities/plans between 4/
Sashi.Co & Keiko Futatsuya are suspending all of the activities/plans between 4/18 to 5/31 due to the Gifu State & Japanese national emergency (please check Keiko’s English website for more information). It is a very difficult situation since Spring is the best time to welcome tourists all over the world,…
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体が弱く常に風邪を引いていた僕に比べ、娘はとても健康体で過ごしてくれています。それでも風邪はもちろんひいて、先週末はその滅多にない時間を過ごしました。子供が苦し
体が弱く常に風邪を引いていた僕に比べ、娘はとても健康体で過ごしてくれています。それでも風邪はもちろんひいて、先週末はその滅多にない時間を過ごしました。子供が苦しむ姿を見ること程苦しいことはないですね……。寝込んでいる間甘やかしすぎて、回復して様子見の今日は、「調子に乗るな」と怒ってしまう程に（笑）そういうものなのかもしれません。 ☆ 風邪でソファで寝てる（テレビがみたいので）時に、外に行く時はいつも持ち歩いてくれている刺し子バッグを横において寝てくれて。妻の「お父さんが刺し子したから世界にひとつだけだよ。誰も持ってないよ。」というコメントが響いたらしく、ずーっと使ってくれています。思春期を迎えれば、そんな「手作り」が嫌になる時もくるとは思いますが、同時に「父親が一生をかけたこと」が少しでも娘に伝われば良いなと思っています。諦めず、挫けず、いじけず、怖がらず。 ☆ – – – ☆ I gave this bag as a present to my daughter for being a “big girl” to go on a trip with me for 6 days without her mother. Since then, she keeps using it even (or especially) when she sleeps in her…