2-Book Set ◆ Expanded Edition: Easy-to-Make Traditional Chirimen Crafts ◆ Sewn Pinch and Woven Hanging Hina Dolls

This set includes two books: one on traditional chirimen crafts, perfect for making hanging hina doll bags or as individual incense pouches, and another on Japanese handcrafts that will inspire you to repurpose small fabric scraps forつまみ細工 (tsumami-zaiku) and hair accessory making.

Please examine the images for signs of age, such as yellowing and stains, before considering your purchase.

We also have small scraps of genuine silk bingata and shibori fabric available, so please take a look if you are interested.

? [Easy to Make: Traditional Chirimen Crafts]
This book introduces how to make chirimen crafts such as camellia bags and cherry blossom bags shaped like flowers and fruits, as well as rabbit pouches and goldfish bags with animal motifs. Written by Shigeyoshi Inoue.
The method for decorating the ends of the cords is explained in detail with illustrations, making it an excellent introductory guide.

■ Author's Greeting (Excerpt)
Chirimen crafts are traditional handicrafts created by upper-class women during the Edo period. (Omitted)
I coined the term chirimen crafts, and I am truly delighted that it has now created such a significant wave in the world of handicrafts.
This book is for those making chirimen crafts for the first time, with instructors from our museum carefully and meticulously explaining the methods and tips. It has been well-received as an introductory book to chirimen crafts since its publication, and I am happy that it is loved by many people.
Shigeyoshi Inoue, Director, Japan Toy Museum

? [Sewn Tsumami and Woven Braids] Japanese Handcrafts & Fabric Play
Written by Masayuki Tadan

■ Sewn tsumami and woven braids are techniques passed down from ancient times for making hair ornaments and crafts. This magazine has added arrangements to make them easier and more enjoyable for everyone than traditional methods. The projects are all familiar items such as bags and boxes. Please try them using scraps from old kimonos you have at home.

Includes instructions and patterns for creating decorations with round tsumami, sword tsumami, ichimatsu weave, kago-me weave, and ajiro weave, for everything from pouches and decorative boxes to accessories.