23005 - Water — A Japanese Inro (Encore)

One of the most collectible items of the post-Samurai period is the inro — a small pocket or miniature box suspended from a man’s kimono sash by a toggle or netsuke. Traditionally carved in ivory or cinnabar or cast in bronze, this needlework rendition is stitched on Congress cloth. Overdyed flosses of silk and cotton are used to create the infinite shades of blue we see in the raging waves of the sea against mountainous seashore, with rain clouds on the reverse side. Class sessions will include finishing demonstrations.

Proficiency Level: Advanced Intermediate

Design Size: 3˝ x 8˝

Kit Fee/Contents: $48; light-blue Congress cloth, instructions, photo, and all materials required to complete the project, including silk and cotton overdyed flosses, beads, needles, and finishing materials.