Kimono fabric covered stud earrings are now available!

I have listed a bunch of kimono covered button stud earrings yesterday.

I used to sell these earrings only at local market, but it is getting difficult for me to sell items at markets as my baby is due in 4 months time. So I decided to sell these on my Etsy shop.

I have cut out pieces of kimono fabrics carefully, so that each designs are unique.
Some designs are one-off, others I can repeat, but pattern placement may vary slightly.

New listings: Kimono silk covered button necklaces- black & white, chrysanthemum, geometric patterns

Here are stylish black & white kimono fabric covered button necklaces.
Patterns are carefully cut out so that each covered buttons look unique.
Please visit my Etsy shop to purchase these items.

New listings: Gold kimono obi sash fabric button necklaces

I used beautifully weaved gold kimono obi sash fabric for these necklaces.
Each using different parts of the fabric and designs are slightly different.
Please visit my Etsy site for details.

I have jsut made over 30 kimono fabric covered necklaces and I will post about other items later on this blog.

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.