I do not need to have a fancy meal. I just want to be able to buy Seasonal Fruits without checking the price tag. I do not want to drive a luxury car. I just want to let dealers handle the maintenance instead of shop around for the cheaper options. I do not wish to be an authority in Sashiko. I just want Sashiko to go through reasonable changes.
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This “normal” became somewhat difficult in today’s society, especially for those “crafters”, or even “artists” who try to work with their hands. By choosing a path to be the artist, artisan, or crafter, without generous supporters & patrons, one may have to go through the challenging life. Why do they choose the difficult life then? It is because they like what they do – and more importantly, they have reasons for what they do. Sashiko may be just a trend for some of you here. It is perfectly fine to enjoy Sashiko as a trend. However, please learn that there are numbers of people who “have (had) spent” or “have been spending” a life-long practice. Their “opinion” matters. However, I am not here to discuss individual opinions. I am here to share (leave behind) so that someone with care will carry it on.
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明日(8/20）、日本語で「刺し子はアートか」なんていう仰々しいテーマを定めた配信を予定しています。日本時間の夜9時半頃開始で、1時間ちょいできたら良いかなぁなんて思っています。刺し子とはなんぞや……という、あまり語ってこなかった部分にも踏み込むと思うのですが、日本語での配信ということもあり、あまりキツキツな準備はしていません。幼少期からずーーーっと考えてきた刺し子についてのお話。真面目になればなる程、話が広がる気がしますが……できる限り焦点をずらさないように、楽しく語れれば良いなと思っています〜。
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