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July 2009
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Today I welcome Diane Gilleland on her blog tour for her new book Kanzashi in Bloom: 20 Simple Fold-and-Sew Projects to Wear and Give
Meet a Master Kanzashi Artisan
I thought it might be fun to do something a bit different for my Kanzashi In Bloom Blog Tour stop here on Whipup. I’d like to introduce you to one of the few remaining master Kanzashi artisans in the world. Her name is Kuniko Kanawa.
Kuniko grew up in a family who were immersed in the art of Japanese Kimono. As an adult, she studied this traditional form of dress, and began making her own Kanzashi hair ornaments to complete her Kimono designs.
Kanzashi is something of a dying art in Japan – only a handful of acknowledged Kanzashi masters remain. Because Kuniko is so passionate about preserving traditional Japanese culture, she sought out one of these master artisans and convinced him to take her on as a pupil.
Today, Kuniko makes beautiful traditional Kanzashi under the name Atelier Kanawa. She creates accessories for Kimono, weddings, and dance events. She is now one of very few artisans carrying the Kanzashi tradition to new generations. And she has used the internet to help her spread the word about this beautiful art form.
Visit Kuniko’s YouTube channel to see her making Kanzashi using the traditional method. She also offers a lovely video showcasing her creations, and a series of videos about her Kimono work.
Kuniko has an Etsy shop for her creations, and you can learn more about her in this article on The Storque.
Kuniko graciously allowed me to share pictures of some of her Kanzashi in the first chapter of Kanzashi In Bloom. Her work exemplifies the delicacy and grace of the traditional form of this craft.
[Photos by Atelier Kanawa, used with permission]
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Dana shows us how to make these market skirts for you little darlings. So easy and so colourful – just perfect. [thanks craft]
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Heleen sent in this link to this tutorial of a recycled vintage bib on her blog.
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Weeks Ringle is riding for the Respiratory Health Association of Metropolitan Chicago. They fund research for asthma, emphysema and other respiratory illnesses. They also offer smoking cessation programs for people who want to quit smoking and asthma camps for kids to learn how to manage their illness.
Fun quilts is also offering a quilt pattern in support – you can download the pattern and find out more about the project here.
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last week I did a refashion roundup in appreciation of the amazing shirt hacks around – as well as pillowcase, sweater and t-shirt hacks – here are some more links for you.
refashion shorts from shirt
Grosgrain refashioned dress – (also image)
pillowcase shirred top from betz white
Dana’s shirt dress – just too fabulous and dana’s knee pad pants
ruffle shirt refashion and ruffle little girls skirt from an old t-shirt
fantastic fitted t-shirt makeover and another one here.
field bag from cargo pants
reconstructed knitwear fashion
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It was my boys birthday yesterday – a school day – he turned 7. Today he is having a small afternoon tea birthday with a few close friends and a birthday cake. Friends on twitter sent some great suggestions for cake ideas such as star wars cake - which is very cool – and the campfire cake – love this one too. I am baking today so better get cracking (just for fun here are his birthday cakes from his 3rd birthday)
Here some gratuitous pics of my birthday boy… oh how he is growing (and just for fun – compare to a few years ago)
Whipup has also been cranking along – here some some cool crafty things featured this week. Sister Diane’s new book Kanzashi in bloom is out and we are hosting Diane on her blog tour next week : I am loving all the refashioning going on – and am collecting projects for a roundup 2 – here is roundup 1 : the viking shoes project has to be my fave project of the week : and I also really love the knitted watermelon hat : and have you signed up for the sock summit - looks to be amazing : and the cute hand sewn bunny – oh so retro cute.
print and pattern: no fuss printing – great idea : love the photo puzzle blocks : nature printing.
storage: the perfect pouch : passport organiser
knitting and crochet: edge your crochet blanket : pokies pinwheel blanket : future girl crochet bag pattern : check out the book review of weekend knitting.
for the girls: fabric covered hair clip : and a very sweet fast project – the hairkerchief :
Have a lovely weekend wherever you are and whatever you are doing.
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