#boroinspired

[To clarify what I write 3] Strictly speaking, in Boro, “Look at what I mend!!” is already against the Japanese culture of “Shame” - which hugely related to Boro. It is another reason that Boro didn’t come to the surface of the trend a long time ago. Keiko wouldn’t introduce her Sashiko pieces on the Internet if I didn’t beg her. There are so many Sashiko stitchers (in Keiko’s community) who wish to be anonymous. Therefore, a phenomenon of “Look at what I do” & “I will credit to your (honorable) culture for greater good” is already missing the point. ☆ Well, then, isn’t what Atsushi (myself) doing contradict the Japanese culture? Yes, “strictly speaking”, I am contradicting to the Japanese culture. I shouldn’t be speaking up this much. However, in order to protect the culture that I am proud of, someone needs to explain it before it gets repainted. I couldn’t find anyone but myself - and stepping outside of the comfort zone every time I write or make a video. ☆ What I wrote here is already on my Web, Youtube, and on Patreon. I am just clarifying them. Please read them before asking obvious questions. Then, for those who do not wish to care for the Japaneseness behind the Sashiko or Boro, then I don’t want them to call it Sashiko. Personally, I don’t want them to even credit by saying “inspired” because what they do is completely different from what I would like to protect and pass down. If the “crediting” could end up repainting the culture, I would rather leave the Sashiko untouched by ignorance. ☆ - - - ☆ 自分で分かりきってて言うのですが、僕は刺し子業界では異端です。自分が今やっている事と刺し子文化は、取っ掛かりの段階で矛盾しています。日本の当たり前を英語で紹介する。恥の文化を堂々と紹介する。もう矛盾だらけです。「察しろよ」が通じないから矛盾も覚悟で進むんです。だから刺し子業に入っても、10年以上、表立った舞台に立たなかったんです。本も出版しようとすらしてませんでしたし、メディアに出るようになったのは大槌刺し子以降。でも誰かがやらねばと思うようになりました。じゃないと、気がついたら文化が塗り替えられてたっていう話になりかねないから。 ☆ #Sashiko #RedefineSashiko #JapaneseSashiko #JapaneseCulture #TraditionalSashiko #SashikoStitching #BoroInspired #Handstitching #WhatisSashiko #Wabisabi #JapaneseBoro #CulturalAppropriation #刺し子 #日本の刺し子 #素敵なオン刺し #刺し子の再定義 https://www.instagram.com/p/B5GyMdEJLYL/?igshid=12q6yp8euhw75

Sashiko and Boro. You may ask for the categorization for each word. Well, personally, I think Sashiko and Boro are on the same timeline. Roughly summarizing: "Repeating Sashiko stitching to mend & strengthen the fabric end up with Boro." ☆ Since it is on the same line, there is a gray zone between Sashiko (beginning to process) and Boro (process to result as the ending). In this society, we tend to desire to categorize the piece in the gray zone. Personally, I prefer people just enjoying it instead of defining what is what (of course, proper understanding and respect to the original culture would be appreciated.) However, when I explain the items like on the photo in English, I use the wording (categorizing) “Boro inspired” and “To Be Boro”. I rarely to do in Japanese. The language is strongly influenced by the culture, so it is very challenging for me to express what I think in Japanese mind in the English language. I will, of course, keep and enjoy this challenging journey. ☆ 刺し子と襤褸……と、何気に比較されることがありますが、個人的には、刺し子も襤褸も同じ線の上に存在すると思っています。凄く雑な纏めになるけれど、「布の補強（補修）の為の刺し子を繰り返した結果が襤褸」なんだろうなと。同一線上にあるので、刺し子（始め）と襤褸（終わり）の間には、”分類分けされないもの”が存在するわけです。そういうものに名前をつけたがるのが現代ですが、別に名前つけずに愉しめば良いんじゃないかなぁと、そんな風に思いながら、でも英語圏で表現する際には、”襤褸を摸倣したパッチワーク”とかって名前になるんですよねぇ。言語って文化をが土台にあるから、ホント大変。 ☆ #Sashiko #SashikoBoro #JapaneseBoro #SashikoStitching #BoroArt #BoroInspired #TobeBoro #Vintage #刺し子 #襤褸 #日本文化 #民藝 https://www.instagram.com/p/BsrEo-Sl0IP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=dygwjfhtofmo

I found a photo of our "Boro-inspired Fabric" on SNS from someone I didn't know. It was a surprize but the person was nice that he added the credit to us on the post. ☆ Google will bring you anything if you ask. It is our creators responsiblity to explain the copyright, but it would be nice to have the society where everyone care "who made it." ☆ We are happy if you decide to use the photos of our Sashiko & Boro items, but please try to credit us on anywhere or let us know. SNS makes it so easy to share. I would like you to share. I just would like to respect all the creators who spend tremendous time on the project. ☆ 日曜日のお昼下がり。妻が娘を買い物に連れてってくれている間、SNSをぶらぶらしてたら、私達が作った「襤褸っぽい刺し布」と類似しまくっている写真を発見。「おぃおぃ」と思い、すぐに連絡をすると、「検索結果でランダムに出てきたんだ。今からクレジットつける」とすぐに反応を頂いて問題はなし。でも吃驚。 ☆ 昔とは比較にならない便利な世の中。何が本物で、誰が何をしているのかよくわからなくなるような時代ですが、やっぱり作り手を守る気持ちは大切だと思うのです。情報発信する側が努力するのは勿論ですが、同時に「受け取る側」も作り手のそれまでの時間を大切にしてほしいなと思うのです。声がデカイ人、情報発信が上手な人、バズるのを狙ってる人が目立つ世の中ですが、そうじゃないところで頑張って何かを残そうとしている人もいて。引用＆宣伝そのものは大歓迎です。その際には私達の存在も一緒に伝えて貰えれば嬉しいです。（もうこの時点で民藝じゃないけれど、それはまた別のお話。現代で生き残る為に必要な方法でもあるので）。 ☆ #Sashiko #RespectCreatr #Copyright #Handstitching #Patchworking #Quilting #JapaneseBoro #BoroInspired #刺し子 #刺し子パッチワーク #襤褸 #襤褸パッチワーク https://www.instagram.com/p/BslhQrhFK69/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1qa9ljd4omsnt

Boro inspired coat made for @atinyhiccup from old jeans from the whole family. Mud cloth from African. I had to promise to cut their head off in the pic. Fair. * * * #boroinspired #boro #visiblemending #recyledsewing #mending #recyledsewing #recyledart #oldjeans #oldjeanscrafts #slowsewing #mindfullsewing #mypeigarden #pei https://www.instagram.com/p/B_dpKCeJTZG/?igshid=13lg9wnihx8pn

Beginning the sleeves for @atinyhiccup Boro inspired coat. Made from old Jean's from the family. Island Entertainment Expo @IEXPEI has been delayed until May. Perfect isolation meditative activity for me. Be sure to check out @atinyhiccup art. #boroinspired #mending #slowsewingmovement #sewing #recyledart #recyledsewing #repurposedfabric #famjam #iexpei #isolation #meditation #spring2020🌷☔ #mypeigarden #pei https://www.instagram.com/p/B-HO4TkJlIe/?igshid=1edyxz5p755y7

Boro inspired mending of my son-in-law's jeans. #boroinspired #visiblemending #mendingmatters #mendingjeans #jeans👖 #mypeigarden https://www.instagram.com/p/B8CxGtiJYW2/?igshid=6njp7di56e25

#boroinspired #slowsewing #longstitchquilting #largestitchhandquilting #havingasit #handquilting #quiltingonthedeck #energycorner #summervacation2019 #mypeigarden https://www.instagram.com/p/B1bchFIpL2x/?igshid=uhdlqyl45grp