Koyomi Embroidery Drawstring Pouch - Lucky Cat (Yellow) | Embroidered Drawstring Bag, Pouch for Small Items

When I first took Koyomi embroidery classes, my teacher's very first assignment was to make a drawstring pouch. Though the pouch I made as a complete beginner was usable, it naturally had a host of minor imperfections I could point out. Now, the pouches I create can finally pass my own quality control. Practice truly does lead to improvement ̮̈♡ This time, I've used my treasured Japanese cat fabric to create a pouch, enhanced with the traditional Koyomi embroidery motif "Neko no Managu" (Cat's Eye). It's truly the perfect combination~ The pouch features a gusseted bottom, allowing it to hold even more small essentials. *Fabric is limited, so each drawstring pouch is a limited edition release.* **Size|** Approx. L 16.7 x W 13.7 x Gusset 4 cm **Materials|** Japanese printed cotton fabric, Japanese Koyomi embroidery fabric, linen-cotton blend, French embroidery thread, and cotton cord. **[ About Koyomi Embroidery Drawstring Pouches ]** Please avoid contact with sharp objects for embroidered items. For cleaning, hand wash inside out is recommended, or machine wash inside a laundry bag. **[ The Story of Koyomi Embroidery ]** Koyomi embroidery is an embroidery technique originating from the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture, Japan. During the late Edo period, under the sumptuary law "Regulation for the Frugality of 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. Thus, farmers began threading yarn through the interstices of hemp fabric to improve insulation, strengthen the cloth, and this gave rise to "Koyomi embroidery." Embroidery involves counting the warp threads of the fabric (simply put, counting the squares) and executing straight stitches row by row. If even one square is miscounted, the entire piece must be unraveled and redone. Therefore, every stitch in Koyomi embroidery is a test of eyesight and patience, a craft that is both delicate and meticulous. Everything produced by Go-Yo-San is handmade and unique •ᴗ• Feel free to inquire about any questions or custom requests!