We started out fine. Then we got de-fined. Now we are getting re-fined. - Swami Satchidananda
Yesterday I ventured to a new-to-me neighborhood here in Tokyo to see an exhibit of textiles from Old Japan, collected over decades by Amy Katoh, owner of Blue and White. To find the Kakinuma Shoten Warehouse, I followed Amy's directions, walking from the train station over a bridge and along the Onagi River. It was an overcast day, but still lovely to walk under the canopy of cherry blossoms! I saw Amy's dog and knew I had found the warehouse. This is a ceremonial "Maiwai" garment from Chiba - made to celebrate a good harvest. The turnip symbolizes abundance. Amy describes how fisherman in old Japan would use sashiko stitching to reinforce and add strength and warmth to layered garments. How about this charming child's garment, in the "100 points" tradition - where neighbors would donate bits of cloth to be stitched into a garment for a new baby - for protection and good luck. More interesting Boro. Whimsical detail, and notice the sashiko stitching . On display were heaps of "Chiku Chiku Zokin" - traditional dust cloths. This is sashiko at its most practical. I believe these items were made by Akiko Ike. They are also available for purchase at Blue and White. Utterly charming! I brought one to Denver for Grandma Mary Lou but I doubt she'll dare use it for cleaning:). A stroll back along the river and to the train station... wrapping up a little mini-adventure and a nice way to keep active in the mid afternoon - trying to get over jet lag! Leaving the warehouse and reversing my path along the river, I felt like I was leaving Old Japan refreshed and renewed, heading back into current day. And.... for much better photos of Amy's exhibit, please check out this post by Stephen Szczepanek of Sri Threads. I'm definitely bookmarking his blog - wow!
C'est quoi le Chiku Chiku ?c'est un mot japonais qui désigne une technique d'assemblage de morceaux de tissus avec des points avant. C'est madame Akiko Ike la reine du Chiku Chiku dixit Quiltmania. Je cherchais un panneau original, sans prise de tête,...
Akiko Ike of Niigata, Japan, is a gentle, unassuming lady with immense talent in the Japanese art of Sashiko embroidery. Her technique is not strictly Sashiko, it encompasses and incorpor…
Au salon, "L'amour du fil" à Nantes : comment tout voir et ne rien rater ? Je regrette cette année : j'aurai du être plus attentive au Chiku Chiku d'Akiko Ike. Décidément, ces japonaises sont toujours créatives. Je suis passée trop rapidement dans...
हमारी प्रकृति ने हमें खाने के लिए बहुत सारे फल दिये हैं। ये फल सिर्फ खाने में ही स्वादिष्ट नहीं होते हैं बल्कि हमारी सेहत के लिए भी बहुत फायदेमंद होते हैं। सभी फलों की अपनी अपनी एक खासियत होती है।
Cette année, mon coup de coeur s'appelle Akiko Ike, artiste textile japonaise, qui a inventé le Chiku Chiku (l'Art du Dessus Dessous, en référence au mouvement de l'aiguille et du fil qui permettent d'assembler des morceaux de tissus): Faut-il encore...
Nadine nous a mise au défi Lise et moi d'une carte Chiku-Chiku depuis qu'elle est allée à l'AEF à Nantes où Mme Akiko l'a fort impressionnée . Voici ce que j'ai reçu !! Je me suis donc attelée à 2 cartes dans le m^me esprit, théme avec des fleurs imposé...
Babykid is a bike that suitable for ages 11 months old to 4 years old kids. It combined bicycle and rocking-horse. Parents conversion different mode easily by simple structure. As children growing …
The beautiful work of the Japanese quilter Akiko Ike whose sashiko stitching is called chiku chiku - (the sound the needle makes going through the cloth) I think making something like this could be very calming and therapeutic...
You have to see Van Gogh, you have to hear Mozart, a fine perfume you only know the smell, and, of course, taste is the final proof of a master chef, but to really appreciate our Chiku series of teak serveware and utensils, you have to run your fingers across the perfectly smooth surfaces and finely sanded curves. Touch them. You'll want to caress and pet these exquisitely wrought pieces.Teak2.2 x 3.5 x 1.6 in.From Thailand
MIA. That's me. Or rather, MIIA ~ Missing in inaction. Although I am loath to even mention it, this problem with my hand has thrown a monkey wrench into an already horrid spring. (May 2nd and I had to turn...
Akiko Ike of Niigata, Japan, is a gentle, unassuming lady with immense talent in the Japanese art of Sashiko embroidery. Her technique is not strictly Sashiko, it encompasses and incorpor…
Bonjour, Tout d'abord, mille excuses, je vais vous inonder de photos durant quelques jours. Je pensais vous les distiller au compte goutte, mais dans le feu de l'action, je pense que vous avez envie de voir ou revoir "Pour l'Amour du fils" bien entendu,...
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新潟県、新潟市中郵便局 近く。ギャラリー、にいがた「銀花」もくきんど と チクチクちく針仕事の案内 Niigata Prefecture, Niigata City . Gallery, Niigata "Ginka" Mokukindo and chiku-chiku district needle work Guide to
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Akiko Ike of Niigata, Japan, is a gentle, unassuming lady with immense talent in the Japanese art of Sashiko embroidery. Her technique is not strictly Sashiko, it encompasses and incorpor…
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The Chiku Side Bowl is hand-turned from a single block of sustainably harvested teak wood. These bowls proudly display the rings and patterns of the honored trees that sired them. They are almost too beautiful to fill with dips, sides or other accoutrements. Rectangle: 2.4" x 3.2" x 1.2" Round: 4" x 1.8"
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Embroidered & Layered Scarf Tutorial Obsession is a strong word…. but I do tend to go a little overboard when I get hooked on a project. This scarf began as a little side project between …
Visible mending is not only a great way to give a beloved garment a new lease on life, it’s also a meditative exercise in creative expression and recycling! Join us for this special workshop to lea…
I love baking cupcakes and muffins. I have been telling this each and every time I post a recipe on cupcakes / muffins. I’m glad that I got an opportunity to do a cooking show in one of the top Tamil Channels to bake my favorite muffins. I prepared eggless sapota muffins for the show...Read More
Inspired by traditional Japanese patterns, the design of this tape features gold foil for an elegant look. It's perfect for adding beautiful accents to gift wrap, scrapbooks, and more. Washi tape is a Japanese craft masking tape that comes in many colors and patterns. The tape is removable, which means that you can easily stick it on, unpeel it, and move it to a different spot—an especially convenient feature when marking ever-changing schedules.
