Maekake 

202302  This tote is UpCayced from a vintage Maekake (Japanese work half apron), vintage indigo kasuri, straps from the apron and denim jeans on the bottom.  The pouch is entirely made of scraps of the maekake panels.  Made for my personal use, using a pattern called "Origami"- it folds and expands as needed.  I did add a crossbody strap.  

202302  Debuting a Capron! (Caypron?) 

We used a maekake apron, added some denim (vintage 80's, 100% cotton), and scraps of our beloved kasuri. I added a very large pouch pocket to the maekake with kasuri and denim, trimmed in kasuri strips from other projects, and reused straps from many different maekake. This capron will be available for sale after the upcycle fashion show at Michigan Tech University in Houghton on February 24th and 25th. Message me with questions.

Maekake is written 前掛け in Japanese, and literally means hanging in front. This style of traditional Japanese apron evolved from that worn by manual laborers, and today is popular with artists and craftspeople. Maekake are made with thick, woven cotton canvas, which protect the wearer from physical injury and heat-related accidents, as well as keeping their clothes clean. The graphics are spectaular. To learn more about this textile see this link: https://japanobjects.com/features/maekake

Kasuri is a traditional folk textile produced in Japan since at least the middle of the 18th century. Kasuri patterns have distinctive fuzzy edges and look as if they were splashed onto the fabric. The Japanese word “kasuri” refers to these blurry, feather-edge patterns and the textiles, clothing and bed covers they decorate. To learn more about this wonderful textile, see this link. https://www.kimonoboy.com/kasuri.html


 202305                *****Sold thank you!****

Sunday Funday!  This fun piece is from an antique indigo bar apron advertising Fukujin: World's Finest Soy Sauce (Kanji:福人最上醤油)

This little wristlet is small but mighty! You'll be surprised how much you can fit into it. It can also convert into a crossbody for our busy customers who are always on the go but prefer to travel light. (Crossbody strap sold separately)

Dimensions: 9" x 6"

-2 interior card slot - each slot holds 3+ credit cards

-zippered main compartment

-exterior drop in cell pocket

-detachable wristlet strap

-retail price $80

*SOLD thank you. Pm to order your very own custom wristlet today

Design and creation by Wei