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Participants throwing beans during Setsubun 2025 at Yasaka Jinja, Kyoto

The Setsubun Festival in Japan

Every year, in early February, Japan celebrates the Setsubun (節分) festival. This event symbolizes the end of winter and the beginning of spring, and features rituals that blend ancient traditions with modern customs. For the ...

The Captivating World of Japanese Fabrics

Japanese fabrics are far more than simple materials. They represent a rich cultural heritage, steeped in history and exceptional craftsmanship. Featuring unique dyeing techniques, which we’ll explore further in this article, Japanese culture places significant ...

My handmade Japanese apron!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a little article on the blog, and the reason? The great lack of time between the shop and family life to manage. So it’s a bit complicated to ...

Easy pie bag with traditionnal japanese fabrics

Easy pie bag

Today we offer you a simple guide to making an easy pie bag. You will need about 50cm of each colour of your fabrics for the outside and inside, including the handle and buckles. The ...

Japanese knot bag

Knot Bag, the Japanese bag

We have had this tutorial online for a while now and it has been a great success. In this guide we will explain how to make a Japanese Knot Bag! We will help you to ...