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To commemorate Koki, please inquire about the workshop works of your memories!
My Handmade 100 N0.031 Artwork 4A8
"Very popular "Nocho Notebook" cover"
… A friend of the eraser writer will appear on TV. It seems that it is a program that introduces the activities of writers who make full use of Nocho Notebook, and there was a happy news that the cover could be shown if there was time. I immediately handed him a cover made of Japanese cloth and asked for PR.
As a result, the video was incorporated into the broadcast, albeit for a short time. It is a popular field survey notebook that moves a considerable number of times a year, but it has a different taste when covered with Japanese cloth. I'm sure new needs will arise.
This artist, who is in demand at stationery exhibitions, etc., do your best in the activities of the whole country!　Thank you for your connection!

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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.030Op. 3A8
"Ukiyo-e hand towel book cover"
… It was when I held a solo exhibition in Kyobashi, Tokyo. A visitor said, "I like ukiyo-e and have a lot of hand towels. There was a request. The theme of the solo exhibition is "Enjoy Japanese cloth by hand", so you are already welcome!
I was thrilled to see the "Hokusai no Kanagawa Offshore Back" hand towel that I brought, and no matter where I cut it, it becomes a large panoramic pattern. Enjoy reading and surely travel into this landscape!
Well, book covers are props that amplify your dreams. Once again, I reaffirmed the pleasure of creating Japanese-style Western stationery with my favorite fabric. Thank you for your connection!

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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.029Op. 3S5
"Book cover with fabric with Kabuki actor's name"
… At the request of a writer living in Kita-Kamakura, he said, "I would like to give a book cover along with a book to my loved ones." I made it with the "fabric with the name of the Kabuki actor" that you sent me. I casually put the name on the back cover, but the name still has a presence!
The fabric is a pattern of "Suzuen no Kanade" and the color is "Grape Mouse". When I asked the famous abbot who gathers more than 500 listeners every week to use it, I naturally got excited (laughs). Since it was the size of a book, I am sure you will be able to use it in various ways. Thank you for your connection!

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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.028Op. 4B5
"Tsumugi notebook cover"
… Daughter? A good neighbor's wife, who often hears the piano, came with a box of leftover cloth that had been accumulated for a long time. You're already welcome! There is nothing happier for a accessory handmade artist than the leftover fabric of a new kimono. Since it is a leftover fabric, the size is small and can be used for one work at most, but the quality of the fabric pattern is excellent. The resulting work is bound to be a masterpiece. All the best things that are nowhere to be found anymore. This work has a taste that is more indescribable than the thread of the pongee. It's an excellent thing that can only be tasted by hand. Thank you for your connection!

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#Shen Workshop
#Handmade Yushin Kobo
#Japanese-style Western stationery
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#Notebook cover

Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.027Op. 4B1
"Pink double notebook cover"
… As a birthday present for my companion who had already welcomed Koki, I gave him a set of notebooks and mini notebooks covered with a special pink durable fabric. Pink shines on white hair. Continue to be bright and energetic! With the wish.
January 1st is my birthday, so what kind of schedule will be filled in the new schedule notebook at the beginning of the year?　After 70 years of life, I want you to enjoy the various events that continue with various memories. The days to come are up to you. Let's write a fun schedule!　Thank you for your connection!

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#Notebook cover

Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.026Op. 5A2
"Ryumura's obi smartphone cover"
… If you want a sense of luxury, Ryumura! I can't help but think (laughs). That's why I made a smartphone cover with the obi in Ryumura. It looks great and suddenly improves the dignity of a smartphone. How about it!
I had a little bit of a share from a calligraphy master who is a collecting enthusiast in Ryumura, and I tried various Ryumura. All of them are good. However, even if they say, "I want it too," they can't make it because they don't have the fabric (laughs).
If Tatsumura could be used freely, the range of works would increase in some way! One of the things I want to make come true someday. Thank you for your connection!

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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.025Op. 5C1
"Japanese cloth tablet cover"
… This is the first work I tried to challenge to cover a Western-style tablet with Japanese cloth, thinking that it would be stylish. I was surprised because it was a request from an elderly but energetic person who is a health gymnastics teacher, and I didn't expect him to use a tablet in the first place.
However, as expected, I am worried about Japanese cloth for electronic devices. Leather is better for shock protection, but can cloth withstand it?　One of the motifs of our workshop is "Japanese modern", which is a mix of Western and Japanese, so wouldn't it be enough to put a thick obi core in the lining to cushion the impact?　From this time on, if necessary, I tried to put a belt core in the lining. As a material to soften the mechanical delicacy and coldness of tablets, Japanese cloth became the best choice. Thank you for your connection!

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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.024　作品6B1 Purple　
『愉しい大中小のマトリョーシカ袋』
…粋な江戸町柄の生地で小袋を創ったら面白いのではないかと思い提案。しかも用途に応じて違うサイズが必要なので、３サイズを揃えてセットで販売することにした。特に、巾着のような紐で絞めるとバッグの中で場所取りになるので、簡単開閉を目的にマグネット開閉にしてみた。どちらかというと自分使いの為にはマグネットが便利であったからだ。ことのほかなかなか好評だ！
　私は東京の下町育ちなので、何故か江戸の匂いが恋しくて、この千社札風の江戸町名入り生地が嬉しい。工房の持ちネタの15種類を全部この生地で作った《愉しいステーショナリーシリーズ》も公開中。ご縁に感謝！

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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.023　作品1A11L　
『初めての勤務で使う着物と供布の名刺入れ 』
…銀座の着物Shopの若いお嬢さんからのご注文。初めての勤務に着る着物を新調！　素敵な淡い色合いの紬の着物、わずかながら戻ってきた残布で名刺入れをご希望。着物と供布のグッズはとてもお洒落！　素敵な作品になった。
　このお店の着付けの先生とは何回かShop を見学している間に懇意になり、着物についていろいろ教えていただき、そうこうする内にいろいろなオーダーをいただくようになった。特に面白かったのは、店員さんがお店で着付けをするときに使う小道具の相談。皆さん工夫して手づくりの道具を使っていたので、私の技法でモデルを作って提供して喜んでもらいました（作品番号090）。全国の支店でも使えるのではないか？　そんな評価もあったようななかったような(笑)。ご縁に感謝！

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#Japanese-style Western stationery
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Introducing the workshop works that I remember in commemoration of Koki!
My Handmade 100 No.022　作品1CLS2　
『アジア圏来日VIPさんへのお土産「大島紬の名刺入れ」 』
　和の布の名品「大島紬」で創った名刺入れ。和の布で創った日本のお土産作品が何かできないかと思案して思いついたのが高価な大島紬を使った作品。美しい光沢ときめ細かな肌触り、そして骨董品の様に渋い色柄。欧米からの訪日VIPさんには不向きかもしれないが、アジア圏からのVIPさんには馴染みのある文様のシルク。同じ感性で受け入れられるのではないかと依頼主に提案。桐箱に入れてパッケージしました。
　「龍郷柄」などの伝統名品にはなかなか遭遇できないのが悩みですが、繊細な細かい泥染め繭の織模様や平織りの為の薄さとシッカリ感は、小物を作っていて実に心地良い。大島でいろんなものが創りたい。ご縁に感謝！

#My Handmade 100
#Shen Workshop
#Handmade Yushin Kobo
#Japanese-style Western stationery
#Handmade
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