Date: Friday, November 14

Time: 10.30 AM - 1 PM

Location: Main Building Lower Floor

Limited to: 10 participants

Instructor: Emily Linghua Delecolle 

Fee: 300 yen

About the class:

Create stunning handbags using Vintage Japanese Obi

Discover the art of transforming exquisite vintage Japanese obi—beautiful silk sashes - into stunning handmade bags and wallets. Each participant can design their own unique piece — choose your pattern, style, and finishing touches. Add a chain to create a chic crossbody bag or a zipper for an elegant wallet. With endless design possibilities, every creation will be a one-of-a-kind masterpiece that blends tradition with modern style.

Please bring:

• A vintage obi’s (or several) of your choice—second-hand options are widely available and very affordable.
• Lining fabric: choose a color/pattern that matches your Obi 
• Crossbody chain (optional): Can be procured on Amazon
• Zipper (optional): Can be procured on Amazon
• A sewing machine with thread, needles, and a seam ripper
• Scissors / Rotary cutter
• Marking pencil / chalk
• Cutting board
• Iron

Click HERE to sign up