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Wagashi: Handcrafted Fashion Art from Japan

Wagashi: Handcrafted Fashion Art from Japan
By Kumiko Sudo

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Patterns for 20 handcrafted projects, each an exquisite accessory and a tiny work of art, are provided in this step-by-step guide. The centerpiece of the handbook is a range of stunning fabric jewelry—necklaces, bracelets, and earrings—crafted from silks or cottons complemented by a colorful decorative cord that is woven or knotted into unique designs, called kumihimo. Instructions are provided for several unusual craft techniques including Japanese knotwork, Delica beading, and fabric origami, each with color drawings and step-by-step directions. Projects are accompanied by color photographs evocative of contemporary Japanese style, and every chapter opens with a wonderful original watercolor by the author, as well as text providing reflections on Japanese life and art.

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  • Amazon Sales Rank: #193983 in Books
  • Published on: 2007-08-01
  • Original language: English
  • Number of items: 1
  • Binding: Paperback
  • 160 pages

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"Kumiko Sudo's fingers make fabric magic."  —McCall's Quilting

About the Author
Kumiko Sudo is an internationally acclaimed quilt and fiber artist whose work is featured in the Museum of American Folk Art in New York City. She is the author of East Quilts West, Fabled Flowers, Flower Origami, Folded Flowers, and Omiyage. She lives in Eugene, Oregon.

Customer Reviews

Awesome book 5
Wagashi is a wonderful book from Kumiko Sudo. Her stories for each item to make; made you feel like you were right there with her. One amazing women...that will never let you down with her crafts.

Wagashi: Handcrafted Fashion.............5
Her books are always well presented. Have enjoyed several of them. Very detailed illustrations. Always Great info! Inspiring

Delightful but...4
This book is filled with beautiful projects and lively fabric combinations that are inspriational. I've had this book a little over a week and have been busy making a number of projects. I have made three flowers so far and none of them look like the ones shown on the cover. I used a different fabric for each one and I'm still not sure why her's looks so much better than mine. Perhaps a discription of suitable fabrics would be useful(I've learned what doesn't work). I'm making the Protea purse and I'm pleased with the way it is turning out but it is very labor intensive as it is all hand stiched. If you enjoy working on small intricate pieces, are able to improvise and do not get too frustrated when things don't turn out; this book could be a joy to you.