Japan -Sewing Stuffs 1

During my two weeks in Japan, I had the opportunity to do some shopping. 



Due to space (and weight)limitations, I only purchased three cuts of fabric. 

From the left:  Cotton calico to be used for a childs dress, cotton lawn to make a top/tunic for me, and wool knit for a cardigan.  The cottons were made in Japan, not sure about the knit.

These are small pieces, mostly chirimen prints of unknown fiber.  The square pieces around the top and right are all cottons, mostly fat quarters - more or less.

All the fabrics were purchased at Nomura Tailor, the yardages and chirimen pieces from the larger store, the fat quarters from the smaller store. 

In addition I picked up a silk piece pack and some (couching?) threads from Habu (yarn shop with a few pieces of fabric)

Next up, sewing notions.

Japan - second week favorite photos (1)

Kyoto - morning shopping trip

geisha painted on the risers leaving the train

Cat Café.  Unfortunately it didn't open until after we had to leave for a lecture that afternoon. 

Buddha in a temple in the middle of the covered shopping arcade

Japan - second week favorite photos (5)

Taking our leave.  Heading for the plane.

Japan - Day 14 (Saturday)

Heading home.  Feeling a bit homesick the last couple days.  Interesting place, will miss being here.  Many warm memories.

Japan - Day 13 (Friday)

Our back yard, such as it was.

Japan - Day 12 (Thursday)

Interesting discussions.  Had the opportunity to meet some employees at the US Consulate in Osaka in the morning.   Met with employees (managers, really) at Diakin in the afternoon.  Two perspectives on doing business in Japan and internationally. No photos from this day - we couldn't bring phones or cameras to the Consulate, so didn't have either the entire day.

Japan - Day 11 (Wednesday)

There were many tourists here.  Many from countries quite close.