And we are going to hold an exhibition called “Fugeiten” in Santa Monica. Let’s meet you in Santa Monica if you are in the suburbs of LA.

Fugeiten

Fugeiten is a project of textile crafts with modern attitude, collaborating with traditional craftmen in the provinces, or making with vintage clothing in japan.
DAY : July 17th(Thurs.) - August 3rd(Sun.) 2008
AT : tortoise

• 1342 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd. Vencle,CA 90291 Google Map
• tel : 310-396-7335
• FAX: 310-396-7336
• shop hour: noon-6pm or by appointment closed: Mon/Tue

In this exhibistion we would bring “Koginzashi” bags and crafts. “Koginzashi” is old handcraft In Aomori province, north in Japan. The farm women embroider on hemp in snowy winters.

What’s “Koginzashi”

“Koginzashi” is one of the technique of the quilting to come to Aomori province in north part Japan.

The farmclothes had called “kogin” in Aomori, so it’s called “Koginzashi”. A white cotton thread quilted in a blue “hemp cloth in old days.

History

During the Edo Period (1603-1867), farmers did not wear clothes made of cotton; instead, they wore layers of clothes made from hemp to withstand the cold.

The women from the farming villages then began to stitch cotton thread into the hemp cloth in necessary places to reinforce the fabric and keep the body warm.

The product of these women’s knowledge, those who made a living amongst the harsh nature of the northern country, can be seen today through “koginzashi” embroidery.

“Koginzashi” embroidery is known for its hand stitching technique, in which white cotton thread is stitched through each hole of the indigo-coloured fabric.

Today, either wool or cotton is used depending on the function, and as the colours available and the times have changed, the colour scheme has increased as well.

This beautiful and simple geometric pattern, which continues to be created by hand and stitch-by-stitch, has become a symbol of the strength and delicateness of the women of the northern country.

“Koginzashi” was reevaluated by “Mingei-movement“(Japanese original art movement of a folk-art) about 70 years ago. Now, we’ll do it again.

tortoise: greeting
Mingei (Wikipedia)
koginzashi (Aomori pref.)

Tiffany Japan does the customized service of the charm on their website. Tiffan presents a charm on a large scale in Japan. (☆i bought it !)

At first you choose the chain of the bracelet or the necklace, and select charms. From 64 kinds of charms, enjoy it by your nice sense !

I want to attach many charms ! But total price is high! 　I am disappointed to see it.

Tiffany & Co. | Tiffany Charms | Japan

I got a new hooded cardigan from Tsumori Chisato. There are strings with Tsumori Chisato initials. I wear it when I feel a slight chill.

Tsumori Chisato

These are the stylish disposable paper dishes which are eco products.

The materials are reeds and pomace of the sugar millet.

In Lake Toya-ko summit started from July 10, These are tried to use.

Moss(koke in Japanese) grows abundantly in many parts of Japan. It is a ground cover that is commonly seen in Japanese gardens.

Some gardens in Japan have even been created around the moss theme and can be accurately described as “moss gardens.”

This is a KOKE SYA which means MOSS CAR. You can carry it every where you want. You can also decorate it as interior accessory.

密買東京 (in japanese)
::. YARD .::

a box of red (= pink) & white rabbit manju, it was called “hiki-gashi”, that is a traditional custom. flowers of our table decorated… share beauty from bride!

at last… cute cakes made from rolled mini towels! of course I can use it if I untie these, but too cute to do that. HAPPY WEDDING!

manju from Shiose (Japanese site)

I got a cute T-shir dress with big Love heart form Balcony.
I love the knot at the bottom.

Balcony and Bed

This Care bears cute handmade accessory bag is from Curly Collection.
The finger puppet”Share Bear” is always with me as key chain.

Curly Collection
Care Bears

This cosmetic bag is made in triple collaboration with PUFFY,COOKIE fortune and spring. PUFFY(Ami and Yumi) is a Japanese rock duo. spring is a Japanese fashion magazine.

I love the picture of Bunnies and Cats are playing. It’s really like PUFFY taste !!

PUFFY AMIYUMI
Balcony and Bed

This terry small chair of mushroom motif is actually for kids,but you will love it if you are mushroom lover.

Ribbon