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I made this pouch from an old silk kimono that I bought in Kyoto. The technique of this fabric is that of Ikat. Ikat or Kazuri is a dyeing technique of dyeing threads even before they are woven, with the intention of creating figures that will arise directly from the dyed threads. (here the black wire). By a system of folds, the pouch stands upright, in volume, even when empty. The black zipper is from the YKK brand, very reliable. I work with Japanese kimonos that have been worn which I give another life. It's up to you to write the rest of its story! Have a nice trip to you two (◡‿◡✿) My site will tell you more about my work approach: www.ikemato.com
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Type : Unique piece
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Certificate of authenticity : No
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Composition : Silk from a vintage Japanese kimono
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Size : ip / YKK brand slide: 18 cm
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Gender : Mixed
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Dimensions : Length: 14 cm Width: 8.5 / 9 cm Height: 7.5 / 8 cm
This object keeps its volume: the empty case stands "upright". You can put a thousand objects there, really whatever you want. Hand washing
I work with old kimonos, which have been worn. So here begins a second life for them. Having been worn has warped, stretched, torn, worn out. So I work with a material less "stable" than a new fabric, which, telling a thousand stories, is stretched, holes in places, stained in others. First, I take apart and unstitch each kimono. I wash the collected fabric strips then inspect the holes, wear and other memories.
Sent by registered mail to France and internationally. I pack the creations carefully so that they arrive nicely, protected.