Wednesday, February 12, 2014

In Store.....

Just a few photos of what's in the shop at the moment...

I'm just about to put out these old  hinoshi kimono irons:


I spent this morning making more kimono fabric buttons: 


We've got lots of these wonderfully characterful bamboo bag handles:


Real gold couching thread:


Play packs of Japanese paper - some handmade, some not - fun for cards:


We still have some cute 'creative kokeshi': 

This type of brocade has probably been for dolls and ceremonial decorations. It's popular in the shop for card making and other crafts:

These small  inexpensive dishes are very sweet and very popular: