The allure of "Tsumami-zaiku," a traditional Japanese craft: Once you make one, you want to make another.　

Tsumami-zaiku, a popular craft at Couturier.Last time, I talked about the wonderfulness of tsumami zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric flower making).We spoke with Tsumami-zaiku artist Yoshie Mahiko, and this time we asked her about the thoughts behind her Tsumami-zaiku kit, which is easy for beginners to make and features many small, single-flowered blossoms, resembling a flower encyclopedia.

It can be made in a short time, and you can enjoy many variations!

this"A tiny flower, each with its own unique character: Tsumami-zaiku Flower EncyclopediaThe kit allows you to create a single flower, and there are a total of 30 different types of flowers! You'll make two different types of flowers with each delivery. Among them, Yoshie Mahiko's favorite is the maiden lily, which she says is "easy to make yet cute."
This kit comes with extras like brooch pins, ball chains, and magnets, so there are many ways to arrange them. The flowers are small, so you can use them in various ways, such as attaching many to a headband, using them as a motif for a kimono obi clasp, or arranging several together to decorate a room like a garland. It's a kit that looks great when used in multiples. You can have fun with it in all sorts of ways depending on your creativity.

Each time you make it, you learn the tricks and it becomes more and more fun.

"You might not be used to handling the fabric at first, but once you make one, you'll definitely enjoy it! Please enjoy the fluffy texture and lovely colors of the crepe fabric," says Yoshie Mahiko.
Apparently, you'll gradually get the hang of using tweezers and judging the amount of glue to use after making a few pieces. In that respect, this tsumami zaiku kit is perfect for beginners!

When it comes to color matching, try deliberately combining contrasting colors.

Also, Couturier hasPerfect for Tsumami-zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric flower making)! A collection of colorful Ichikoshi Chirimen fabric cuts.They also sell cut pieces of fabric, further expanding the enjoyment of tsumami zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric flower making). "While matching similar colors is good, combining contrasting colors can also create wonderful pieces. Kimono patterns have many colors, but it doesn't look strange. Even if the colors are mismatched, adding one color that brings everything together creates balance," said Yoshie Mahiko, offering some tsumami zaiku advice.

Seeing colorful fabrics always lifts my spirits!

Yoshie Mahiko says that the "Ichikoshi Chirimen Cut Cloth Club" also gets her excited. "For example, when I go out to eat, I get excited if the presentation is beautiful or the colors are pretty. I love miscellaneous goods, so I get even more excited when I go to a stylish shop. It's the same kind of feeling."
next time,Tips for creating artwork and enjoying tsumami zaiku (traditional Japanese fabric flower making) in the style of Yoshie Mahiko.I'd like to ask you about it. Stay tuned!

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