Author Archives: Ami

Kokeshi Matches

January 9, 2015 12:02 AM \

KokeshiMatchesIf you’ve been following Cari Mateo for awhile, you know that we have a deep respect and fascination for Japanese art and culture. Stumbled on to this collection of matchsticks designed by Japanese artist, Hiromi Hirasaka, and knew we had to post it. The artist began by drawing match faces by hand then decided to hand stamp the faces for mass production. Would love to get some of these Kokeshi Matches but unfortunately like many Japanese products they are available only in Japan.

Images: Courtesy of Hiromi Hirasaka.

Posted in: Graphic Design, Japan, Product Design

Gunna Ydri

January 8, 2015 12:02 AM \

GunnaYdriDiscovered these great screen print designs on Etsy. They are the creations of Danish textile designer, Gunna Ydri. The London-based designer is a graduate of Chelsea College of Art & Design as well as the Royal College of Art where she specialized in printed textiles and illustrations. You can purchase the printed products here on her Etsy shop.

Images: Courtesy of Gunna Ydri.

Posted in: Etsy Find, Handcrafted, Illustration, Printmaking, Sewing, Surface Design

Yumi Okita

January 7, 2015 12:02 AM \

Yumi-OkitaThese stunning moth and butterfly sculptures are the creations of Japanese textile artist, Yumi Okita. The North Carolina-based designer creates these large pieces using different materials – cotton, feather, faux fur, embroidery thread and painted fabric. The pieces are sold here in her Etsy shop, which is currently showing a sculpted poppy that may be the start of a botanical series. Anxious to see her impending creations.

Images: Courtesy of Yumi Okita.

Posted in: Embroidery, Etsy Find, Fiber, Handcrafted, Japan, Sculpture, Sewing, Textile
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