Sustainability

There are so many beautiful things in Japan. Some are new and some are old. Although, those old things are often left unused, as if they have been asleep for a long time. In the last few years, I have been revisiting Japan and the culture. Many of those beautiful things are not as recognised or used in Japan. I have been thinking how we can repurpose them here in Australia. Not many Australian women may wear Kimono as is. But what if the objects are deconstructed and reworked as contemporary pieces? Do you agree with the deconstruction of those beautiful...

A reflections of the past, while walking into the future. Bring a piece of authentic Japanese tradition into your contemporary life.    For the end of year gifts, I decided to make aprons for my studio team. I used this beautiful Japanese retro fabrics that I have kept for many years.    They have many pockets to keep pencils, measuring tape, snip scissors, and a few other things... the perfect utility apron.  In our busy everyday work, it's easy to lose those things all the time and our clothes were often damaged by rubbing on the edge of our rough...