Atsushi Futasuya, Sashiko Story - Ep. 124

Click Here to Send me a Fan Mail Message! My guest on this episode is Atsushi Futatsuya, a Sashiko artisan and educator. Atsushi shares his Sashiko story, its cultural significance, and its evolution over time. He discusses the relationship between Sashiko and Boro, the importance of storytelling in preserving the craft, and the impact of Western trends on the perception of Sashiko. Atsushi emphasizes that Sashiko is not just about technique but also about the cultural context and the stories behind the stitches. Show notes Links: Chapters: Introduction to Sashiko and Boro Atsushi's Journey with Sashiko Storytelling in Sashiko The History and Evolution of Sashiko The Impact of Western Trends on Sashiko Exploring Mingei: Art Without Heroes Atsushi’s weekly live YouTube streaming of Sashiko Stories Cultural Appropriation: A Balanced Perspective Acknowledgment in Cultural Practices Upcoming Workshops and Sashiko Japan Retreat Support the show YOUTUBE: Stephanie Socha Design @makeanddecorate EMAIL: info@makeanddecorate.com INSTAGRAM: @stephanie.socha.design WEBSITE:

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Atsushi Futasuya, Sashiko Story - Ep. 124 is an episode from Make and Decorate with Stephanie Socha Design by Stephanie Socha.

This episode is 56:48 long.

This episode was published on Apr 25, 2025.

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