Sashiko as Cultural Sustainability - a Video Clip by Roxana Chapela - 刺し子と持続可能性についての思いです。

Atsushi talking about the importance of Cultural Sustainability.
持続可能な社会を目指すイベントに、刺し子に対する思いの動画と一部の写真を提供しました。制動画の作編集はイベント側です。全編英語ですが、是非ご覧下さい。
I believe both materialistic & cultural sustainability can happen together when we are mindful about it. Since we care for the environment, we can do the same to others as well.
This video was made for Vida Vert Festival.
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A Film By Roxana Chapela.
Starring Atsushi Futatsuya
Credit goes to:
@outofdboxproductions
@vidavertfestival
@pistachon (music)
and
Just Raw Materials from @SashikoStory.
Big Thanks to Vida Vert Festival Team!!
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[Synopsis of this video]
(I am working on the blog article with full script. Please wait for an update.)
When we talk about Sustainability, we tend to focus on the sustainable solution based on resources, like materials. Here, I would like to share another side of Sustainability - Cultural Sustainability.
The Japanese word "Sashiko'' has gained its popularity as a Japanese way to "recycle/mend" the fabric. The description introduced in English for Sashiko is not wrong at all, but insufficient due to translation, or sometimes intentional filtration of cultural perspective. By cherry-picking the word for a trend in textile sustainability, the cultural sustainability of Sashiko may be unbalanced, or even destroyed.
Sashiko is, indeed, a hand-stitching practice to appreciate the fabric. I am happy that Sashiko is playing the role of advocating Sustainable Fashion. I just want the world to know, or even acknowledge, that the Sashiko is more than what is introduced today in English.
You are here to care for the Sustainability.
Your acknowledgement can protect a culture from Cultural Filtration for someone's profit.
I am here to share my wisdom to keep “our Sashiko” Sustainable.

[@angelinaphebus1525]

This was a really excellent explanation of sashiko in two different sustainability contexts!

[@ChrisSmith-vc7xs]

"If you aren't stitching fast enough, someone is getting cold." Finally chiming in on my part, and thank you for your stories and explination. Even if it is just for your story of performing sashiko: thank you.

[@aovalles09]

GRACIAS POR ESA EXPLICACION TAN EXTENZA, he admirado siempre a los Japoneses, y su cultura tan interesante y profunda, soy de Mexico y se de que te hablo, pues nosotros también tenemos muchas raises como ustedes, adoro las puntadas Sashiko y las respeto, agradezco a Dios te haya dado ese Don con tus manos, seguiré tu canal y muchas bendiciones, un abrazo desde Mexico.

[@JorgeKohoMello]

Thank you so much for the timely, wise and necessary video. Please keep doing. Be well.

[@inesdoi7651]

Aprender mais um aspecto da cultura japonesa através dos seus olhos, está sendo uma experiência maravilhosa. Obrigada

[@SashikoStory]

Obrigado!

[@inksorwatercolour]

Such a nice video, today I will show it to my students as an example of sustainable fashion, work with your own hands and a very cool sample of how you should remember and support the culture of you nation. arigatou gozaimasu❤️

[@SashikoStory]

Thank you. Sharing our voice with your students means a lot to me. ありがとうございます。

[@kernelpanic1009]

Wow, Atsushi, just wow. This is so well thought out and beautifully executed. I will be sharing it where I can. Thank you.

[@SashikoStory]

Thank you!

[@DaisyDebs]

Excellent ! Perfect explanation of Sashiko . Thankyou .

[@deep6393]

what a beautiful honest thought provoking video. Thank you Atsushi for dedicating yourself to the sustainability of Sashiko as a culture outside of Japan.

[@my7babies]

Thank you for teaching me more about your culture and such a beautiful art form.

[@JuneDeLosAngeles]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge. Please share more

[@VrataVenet]

Way to go! Long live Sashiko!