A lively dance among the flowers Part of the imaginative collaboration between Japanese poet–illustrator moritaMiW and textile maker Kusubashi Monori, this zip pouch captures a moment of whimsy and motion—where a mantis sways on garden blooms as if caught mid-conversation. Made from woven cotton jacquard, the pouch features rich texture, an embroidered mantis, and MiW’s printed signature. Inside, a contrasting satin lining adds a pop of unexpected color. Its softly rounded shape feels organic in the hand—so you can tuck away essentials with ease while carrying a little story wherever you go. This design pairs with MiW’s poem “Flowers and Mantis,” a playful reflection on nature’s quiet humor and movement. “Flowers and Mantis”On the flowers in the garden flower bed,The praying mantis dances gracefully.As I gazed at them, they soon got intothe mood and started cheering loudly, and even louder,yuraralaralara. I also startedwhistling hiyu-hyohyohyo ♪ The flowers wereblown by the wind and fluttered softly.I’m sure the mantis will start telling me about it soon.“This is just a threat.” Then I would argue back.“Huh? You’re swaying happilyon those pretty flowers and then threatening me?” Collaboration between moritaMiW and Kusubashi Monori Woven jacquard cotton with embroidered mantis detail Lined with contrasting polyester satin Organic, slightly irregular shape “MiW color” palette of pink, green, and natural linen Material / component: Outer 100% cotton, Inner 100% polyesterDimensions: Approx. 8.7″ × 5.1″ (22 × 13 cm) Designed in Japan; made in China
