After hours of computer work it’s very satisfying to work on handcrafted projects like these heirloom wool ornaments from Purl Soho. The New York City store was founded in 2002 and is a great source for knitters, crocheters, quilters and embroiderers. The kit for this ornament project is available here at their shop. You can personalize your design by purchasing the pattern and individual components instead.
Images: Courtesy of Purl Soho.
We found this small shop, HaHa, on Pinkoi, Asia’s largest designer’s market. The shop carries a line of handmade personal and home accessory items. We don’t have much information on the designer/maker but the Kyoto fabrics used captured our eyes so we just had to post. You can find more information on Pinkoi at Techcrunch. HaHa shop is here on Pinkoi, Japan.
Images: Courtesy of HaHa.
Attracted to the unique artisan style of Japanese illustrator and embroidery artist, Mika Hirasa, who freelances under the name, “Micaoâ€. 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.
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