New listings: Vintage kimono zipper pouch/ pencil case

Kimono fabrics are wonderful, aren't they?

I have jsut made zipper pouches/ pencil cases using different kinds of kimono fabrics.

These patterns, colours and textures are all unique.

To see more kimono bags, please visit my Etsy site.

Tea ceremony performance @ tea teacher's house

About a month ago, I performed tea ceremony at my tea teacher's house.
We had three visitors: one Japanese student, who is renting Keiko teacher's flat and two of his friends.

As I don't get to take photos while I practise tea ceremony, I am glad to have these images to show.
(These images were taken by a Taiwanese man, the back row in the centre, who loves Japanese culture.)

Brisstyle Creative Development Session

I attended Brisstyle Creative Development Session about 2 weeks ago.

It's free and open to non-members as well, so just sign up the news letter and apply for the sessions you like.It's very usuful for people who are thinking to start your own small business.

The last session was "Wholesale & Consignment". The next one is "Bookkeeping". I think bookkeeping is the one I do need to attend and I will.

At the session, I saw another Japanese craft designer, who makes handmade items mainly for babies and kids. (Business name is Berry Bambino). The photo below is from her facebook site. Aren't they adorable?

New listings: Vintage kimono obi metal frame bags

I have just listed eight vintage kimono obi sash metal frame clutch bags on my Etsy site.

They are made from different kimono fabrics. Each designs are unique.

Chains can be easily detachable.

The designs of kimono obi sash are usually stunning and great for parties! 

New listings: Stunning kimono obi sash clutch bag/ purse

I have listed six of these kimono obi sash clutch bags.

I used up all of this obi fabric, and I won't find the same obi sash every again (as this design and colour combination is quite unique) 

Please visit my Etsy site for details.

Art works by Hiromi Tango

My artist friend Yuki chan (Yuki Nakano) introduced art works by Hiromi Tango on her blog and I instantly fell in love! What an amazing installation! The artist created these works using the personal objects donated to her.

This installation is a part of 'Contemporary Australia: Women' exhibition at GOMA, brisbane which is on till 22 July (free admission)

New Listings: hand dyed yukata tote bag

I have listed five hand dyed yukata cotton tote/ shoulder bag on my Etsy site.
I love soft nuanced colours, which only achieved by hand dyed techniques.

New listings: French candy beads earrings



Contemporary French beads are used for all of these earrings.

These cute and colourful beads remind me of candies.

Please visit my Etsy shop for details.

New listings: Japanese kanzashi sticks

I have listed these beautiful kanzashi sticks.
Please check details at my Etsy shop.

The parcel has arrived

I am finally back in Brisbane and has started making new items.

The parcel from Japan packed with kimono and obi fabrics has arrived a few days ago.

There are too many things I want to make and I am not sure where to start...

The pink obi sash with bird and flower pattern is one of my favourite.

What should I make with this?