工程
Process
手仕事
From garment to bag, without hurry.
Each purse follows the same sequence. Dreaming, planning, deconstruction, cutting, sewing, assembling and marketing.
Japanese textile upcycling is slow work. We take the time to imagine what we could make. Then we make a plan and a pattern. Every frame and design has a unique custom pattern. Individual designs are created and eventually listed on Etsy.
01
Deconstructing
We deconstruct the garment with no ripping and no cutting, we preserve the seams and iron them out. The silk's memories are part of the process. It is all done carefully by hand. We unpick the seams, keep linings whenever possible, and set aside every scrap that can be used. Nothing is wasted. Silk that has lived fifty years deserves an opportunity to get to it's 100 birthday.
02
Cutting and Sewing
The hand drawn pattern is lined up with the fabric. Each piece is cut individually. Modern interfacing is added to give it form. The sewing is done with intention. The corners are trimmed and turned by hand. Linings often stay with the exterior fabric they were always with.
03
Assembly
The kiss-lock closure, chain, and hand-made purse charm are matched to the purse. It's all planned from the first step in the process. Some closures are sewn by hand and others use a screw on method. Finishing is the best part when you get to see what it's become.
前後
Before and after
Obi to purse.
