Sashiko Story Vol.7 | Why Do I spend so much time in explaining cultural aspect of Sashiko?
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Sashiko may be a new trend for you.
However, for some of us, it is a form of ordinary stitching custom developed in Japan. It is important to explain the culture behind Sashiko as much as sharing the technique.
Sashiko is (was) too ordinary. Therefore, we do not have the solid definition to protect the culture. I talk about the concern of cultural alternation in comparison to the other Japanese culture (food) - Sushi.
I hope this video will explain why I am scared of the cultural re-painting, either intentionally or unintentionally.
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Thank you for this video. As an art/cultural historian I obviously love learning about the history of all craft practices. I appreciate the time you have spent helping us learn about sashiko.
I am glad you liked it. Thank you.
I have admired sashiko as a stitching technique for decades, but only found out about boro a few years ago. So it was interesting to hear that it was associated with shame and poverty, as I think of them as two separate things. I think that is the big disconnect with the western appreciation of it only as an art form. There are so many regional techniques that are being lost in many areas. As a knitter, I want to know the history and meaning, not just how to do a stitch. I really appreciate that you are sharing the history and culture with it. The internet can be a great tool for sharing, but also affords lots of readily available misinformation. I have seen very few teachers of sashiko, much less who are Japanese, and you are the first who has discussed it as more than a "how to make something pretty". So thank you for your efforts to educate on its history and continue the traditions, so that they do not become lost.
I appreciate gaining insight into the motivation and cultural importance you present here. It connects me to the spirits of those who have produced these beautiful fabrics beyond just appreciating technique or composition.
I was interested in your observation that traditionally sashiko was associated with shame and poverty. I grew up in a similar culture, which was very poor and usually very poorly educated. Everything my people had they made or grew, and they had great natural wisdom on how to survive. I now see my culture as one of strength and endurance under great pressure. So, too, traditional sashiko menders who used the technique out of necessity were in reality artisans. I am just learning sashiko on my own, very slowly, using videos and kits, but every stitch I make is dedicated in memory of the people who created this beautiful and practical art form.
Thank you. It is quite important to understand the Japanese-ness to fully enjoy Sashiko - including Shame. I will keep uploading videos.
The cat would not be swayed. Lol! Thank you so much for these sensible videos, i came to RUclips hoping to find information on traditional, non-hipster/gentrified sashiko and i'm so glad i found your channel.
Thank you for this video. Your analogy helped clarify some of my questions and understandings.
I want to thank you for explaining the true beauty and use of sashiko - now I know to ignore western books etc telling me that it is "wrong" if the lines don't form perfect "suns" in asano-ha for example
Thank you for the comment.
Well, a "rule" such as "suns" is just one form of wisdom to make it unique. It is up to the personal preference, and I prefer the one have more rhythm than "rules" or "regulation". In order to publish a book, "rule to tell one is wrong" is quite important, I assume.
It is up to ignore the "rules". Also, you can enjoy the "rules". I am here to share.
Thank you.
Your analogy on the importance of sashiko tradition origins using sushi as an example was very good.
My first exposure to sashiko was a video that shared images of very old garments in a Japanese museum. The modern interpretation of sashiko is nice to look at however those old and tattered garments are things of beauty that no new piece can compare to, in my opinion.
You point out that sashiko is more than a sewing technique. I would like to know more about the history and tradition of sashiko. Is there a book or website you recommend that would help someone who is not Japanese learn about this?
It is my mission to come up with good analogy to explain the culture - it is difficult to communicate by just logic. I am glad it was a good one.
No Books as long as I know.
Please check our website - upcyclestitches.com/ and hopefully the Patreon where I share a lot more stories.
www.patreon.com/sashiko
Thank you.
Aloha from Hawaii. I am a quilter, but have always loved looking at sashiko.. never tried it, but I really want too learn hand stitching from Japan. I am half Japanese. Sansei.. Ojichan to obachan wa Kumamoto Ken kara. I hope to learn from you Sensei. Yoroshiku Onegai shimasu.....
Aloha~. こちらこそよろしくおねがいします！
Sashiko isn't difficult at all. I hope you would consider learning from us. I started teaching Sashiko upon requests. However, I still hesitate to call myself a "teacher or sensei". So, I appreciate your respect, but don't worry too much :D
I hope my half Japanese daughter will be as humble as you are.
@@SashikoStory nihongo wa yomenai. Moshi wake gozai masen kedo, romagi de kakete ii desuka? Cut and paste, ketai denwa wa dekimasen. Gomen ne!
Thanks for this video...I see your posts on instagram and this was a great adition to them.
Thank you for the comment. I will focus on sharing more videos toward the end of 2019 (since I decided to not to have more workshops in 2019). More coming!
If you wanted to do a video on Japanese textiles, I would love to see it.
Thank you. I will see what I can.
The way you talk about sashiko reminds me of languages and trying to define a language vs a dialect - and trying to describe what exists vs trying to say what should and shouldn't be part of it. Like trying to figure out what dialect of Japanese is actually "Japanese" and if we should include dialects spoken outside of Japan and count the "broken" Japanese spoken by foreigners as Japanese or not Japanese. And if a language that's similar to Japanese is Japanese or another language.
Like you don't generally speak incorrect Japanese and then say "Oh this isn't Japanese because I'm bad at Japanese." And you don't go around claiming that speakers of languages closely to related to Japanese are speaking "bad Japanese" (or you shouldn't - if it's anything like the way languages like Scots Leid are viewed, then it's probably really common to tell minority language speakers in Japan that their Japanese is bad when they're not even speaking Japanese)
Kitty 😺