A collection of the finest Japanese bead embroidery: The beautiful world of beaded bags - Japanese Craft Book

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Release date: ‎ 2024/9/9Language ‏ : ‎ JapaneseBook: ‎ 320 pages Beaded bag collection, a traditional craft that flourished in the Showa eraBeaded bags became explosively popular i n the short period following the war. Their intricate shine, based on Japanese embroidery techniques, was even called a "portable jewel." This book introduces the author's beaded bag collection, a traditional craft that flourished in the Showa era, in detail. [Table of Contents] IntroductionThe history of Japanese bead embroidery / What is "Japanese bead embroidery"? / Japanese embroidery and bead bags / About Japanese embroidery / My encounter with bead bags Chapter 1: The world of bead bags Floral patterns / Modern patterns / Geometric patterns / Monochrome patterns / Japanese-style patterns / Bead embroidery artists Chapter 2: Practical bead embroidery Tools used in bead embroidery / Base placement / How to draw a sketch / Starting dot stitching / Let's try attaching the beads - straight lines / Ending dot stitching / Let's try stitching the beads - curved lines / Let's fill in the areas / How to sew circles / Before you start stitching - how to untie the bunch of beads / Basics of Komanu / Komanu - turning corners / Komanu - long straight lines / Finishing / Special techniques / Repairing bead bags 278 Chapter 3: Showa era kimonos and bead bags Kimonos and bags that complement each other /Showa era clothing and beaded bagsChapter 4: Corporate initiativesBIITO / Kyoto Rurikei Eddie Studio / Beads Jewelry Natio Shipping information:The shipping cost depends on the weight of the items. It will automatically calculate when you add it to the shopping cart. (Chat with us for more details) Show more