AddALL.com - Kake-Jiku: Images of Japan in Applique, Fabric Origami, and Sashiko 1933308117 9781933308111

A dazzling collection of 14 Kake jiku traditional Japanese hand painted scrolls often hung in entryways is featured in this craft guide. Often created to celebrate the changing seasons and bestow good fortune on a household, these innovative Kake jiku designs featured are made with contemporary fabrics. Each image is a picture window into Japanese culture, and the accompanying text explains the symbolism of each design. All patterns can be constructed using a unique style of Japanese appliqu , and several are embellished with fabric origami flowers. Several of the patterns included are enhanced by beautiful and intricate sashiko stitching, and a section on technique describes appliqu and stitching methods and provides instructions for making all in one wraparound borders. Glorious photography, step by step color drawings, and watercolor drawings enhance this art inspired craft book, and a bound in template pack complete with full size templates made from durable, reinforced paper allows for multiple uses of individual template pieces.