Today’s episode is about sashiko mending. I had the great pleasure to talk with Jessica Marquez, author of Make + Mend.

Interview Notes:

• • Emi Ito’s (Little Koto’s Closet) Article about Cultural Appropriation – “An Open Letter To White Makers & Designers Who Are Inspired By The Kimono And Japanese Culture”
  • Sashi.co’s articles specifically about Sashiko and Cultural Appropriation
    Cultural Appropriation in Sashiko
    Why Do You Call It Sashiko?
    Mindful Reading
  • This article was an interesting view on the subject, too.
  • Please keep in mind that not everyone experiences this appropriation the same way, but all minority voices on the subject are valid. If you enter Emi’s space, be respectful.

  • Make + Mend: Sashiko-Inspired Embroidery Projects to Customize and Repair Textiles and Decorate Your Home (affiliate link)
    
  • Miniature Rhino – Jessica’s Site
  • Jessica Marquez on IG
  • Sashiko FAQ from Sashi.co
  • The museum book Jessica mentions is: VA Japanese Country Textiles (affiliate link)
  • Asanoha – the hemp leaf pattern (pinterest page here)
  • Hexagonal storms on the poles of Saturn. Yup. Hexagons are magic. MORE PICS!
  • Jessica’s first book, Stitched Gifts (affiliate link)
    
  • Boro
  • Sumptuary Laws
  • Marx’s Coat
  • Zoe Edwards Blog, on Me-Made-May
  • sozoblog on IG
  • My Me-Made-May Roundup
  • The Love to Sew Podcast Ep with Zoe Edwards
  • Overdressed: The Shockingly High Cost of Cheap Fashion (affiliate link)
  • Wabi Sabi
  • European Starlings

  • It Takes 2,700 Liters Of Water To Make One T-Shirt

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