Japanese Creations is a Japanese arts and crafts experience creator offering unique
Japanese crafts and courses. With all materials hand-selected in Japan to assure
authenticity, Japanese Creations shares traditional Japanese heritage through
treasured crafts.
Chirimen is the Japanese name for fabric with Shibo, or soft wrinkles, on the surface.
Traditionally used to create kimonos, this unique fabric is typically made of silk. Since
the 17 th century, the art of Chirimen has been used to transform small pieces of this
textured material into exquisite, hand-sewn pouches and ornaments.
The Japanese Creations Chirimen course has been designed by Nobuko Naito, a
renowned Japanese Chirimen master crafter, and includes all materials, detailed online
instructions and tools, including needles, thread and patchwork board, to create
beautiful keepsakes and meaningful gifts. The course includes 5 motifs: a makeup bag,
a pin cushion, a coin purse, a dove pouch and a stuffed bear. The course price is $275.
We are giving two Craftgossip.com readers stand-alone Chirimen kits! For your chance
to win, signup for our newsletter and comment below telling us why you would like to win these kits
Giveaway is open to U.S. addresses only; giveaway
closes December 15, 2018.
Japanese Creations also offers courses and stand-alone kits in the Chigiri-e craft, an art
that uses hand-dyed fibrous Washi paper to create textured images traditionally used in
greeting cards or other modern-day crafts; as well as courses in the Etegami craft, a
colorful folk art consisting of Sumi ink drawings, Gansai paints and sentiments.
Visit www.JapaneseCreations.com. Rooted in Japan. Made by you.
Katherine D Roberts says
I have never tried any craft like this. Would love to try something new!
Regina says
These are fantastic – I have some from my time living in Japan but never learned how to make them.
FMG says
Japanese design and craftsmanship is unique and always gives me joy.
Denise says
I would love to learn more about this art form.
Missy Rodden says
I always enjoy learning new techniques. I love the brilliant colors of the various clothes and the beauty of your creations. Receiving this class and supplies will enrich my sewing experience.
Kelly Sas says
How fun, creative and different these are.
unfinished says
These are awesome.. I would love to win.
Lindsay says
This would be great to make homemade gifts to my family and friends!
spierssusan says
I love Japanese fabrics! How wonderful are these little creations! What amazing crafting ideas I would enjoy making! Thank you!
sherrytx says
`These are so beautiful! I love Japanese crafts. My son-in-law’s grandmother was from Hokkaido, and he loves everything Japanese.
Rebecca Wilson says
I would love to win because I love learning new crafts and techniques from anywhere.
Marsha Cametti says
I would like to win it because I was born in Japan but adopted when I was young. I have never been back but try to find new ways to stay connected to my culture
Meari says
This is awesome. My mother is from Japan so I love all things Japanese!
theresa j says
These are so awesome I would love for these to be in my sewing room
Gayle says
Love everything Japanese.
Ellen Moore says
The Japanese crafts are beautiful. I signed up to get their newsletter. I would like to take a course to learn one of their crafts and I would enjoy winning the items in this give-away.