Category Archives: Embroidery

Mika Hirasa

mikahirasaAttracted to the unique artisan style of Japanese illustrator and embroidery artist, Mika Hirasa, who freelances under the name, “Micao”. She draws pictures using a combination of machine sewing, hand embroidery, applique and fabric painting, all of which were self-taught. Her work ranges from advertisement for major companies to cover art for books and magazines, and even collaborative works with a household goods manufacturer.

You can follow her on her website, Facebook and Behance.

Images: Courtesy of Mika Hirasa.

Maya Matthew

mayamatthewAdmiring the embroidered fabric book created by Bangalore-based stitcher, Maya Matthew. Her blog, Million Little Stitches, is described as a ‘creative outpourings of the stitch obsessed’. She shows pictures of other embroidered books but this book of various stitches is by far our favorite. She writes this about
creative ‘time’ here on her blog:

“I believe if you use the method of “going with the flow” in a creative process the one thing you need in abundance is – time.”

“Time for trials, time for an idea to evolve and mature, time to execute, and make changes and time for contemplation, to know when its all done and not another stitch or sequin is required. The luxury of time alas is not the case with most projects I undertake.Projects which are constrained by time I must admit bring in the money but those which have time on their side, grow, evolve and are touched with a special je ne sais quoi.”

Images: Courtesy of Maya Matthew.

Valeria Molinari

ValeriaMolinariValeria Molinari is a Venezuelan illustrator and designer who loves typography, color and words.
This combination can be seen in her unique embroidery that shows her love for simple graphics, type setting and hand lettering.

Her website is currently under construction but you can find her on Instagram, find her portfolio here on Mica and you can purchase some of her work in her Etsy shop, Pocket Size Dreams.

Images: Courtesy of Valeria Molinari.

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