Koyasan Embroidery Drawstring Bag - Black & White Cat (Blue) | Embroidered Drawstring Pouch for Small Items

When I first took Koyasan embroidery classes, my teacher's initial assignment was to make a drawstring bag. The bag I made as a complete beginner was usable, but as expected, it had a multitude of minor flaws I could point out. Now, the bags I create can finally pass my own quality control. Practice truly does lead to improvement ̮̈♡ This time, I've used treasured Japanese cat fabric to create a drawstring bag, enhanced with the traditional Koyasan embroidery motif "Neko no Managu" (Cat's Eyes). It's truly the perfect combination~ The bag features a gusseted bottom, allowing it to hold even more small essentials. *Fabric is limited, so each drawstring bag is a limited edition release.* **Size|** Approx. L 16.7 x W 13.7 x Gusset 4 cm **Materials|** Japanese printed cotton fabric, Japanese Koyasan embroidery fabric, cotton-linen blend, French embroidery thread, and cotton cord. **[ About Koyasan Embroidery Drawstring Bags ]** Please avoid contact with sharp objects for embroidered items. For cleaning, hand wash inside out or place in a laundry bag for machine washing. **[ The Story of Koyasan Embroidery ]** Koyasan embroidery is an embroidery technique originating from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, Japan. During the late Edo period, under the Sumptuary Law for Farmers, commoners were prohibited from using cotton fabric. However, clothing made from hemp fabric could not withstand the long, snowy, and damp climate of the Tohoku region. Therefore, farmers threaded extra threads into the gaps of the hemp fabric to improve insulation, strengthen the cloth, and thus, "Koyasan embroidery" was born. Embroidery involves counting the warp threads of the fabric (simply put, counting the squares) and executing satin stitches row by row. If even one square is miscounted, the entire section must be unpicked and redone. Consequently, every stitch in Koyasan embroidery is a test of eyesight and patience, a craft that demands meticulousness and dedication. Everything produced by Go-Yo-San is handmade and unique •ᴗ• Feel free to inquire about any questions or custom requests!