This pouch is inspired by the Kinchaku bags of Japan. It is constructed from pieces of traditional Japanese linen and cotton including Takumi, Azumino and Kobayashi, with some raw edges left deliberately revealed to allow some fraying over time. However the pieces are safely secured using sashiko stitch in rows, and by an iron-on layer behind, so only the very edges may fray. Each side has a slightly different pattern of stitching.
The drawstring is threaded through ‘koki’ – traditional metal loops to hold the cord. The cord is waxed cotton. The lining is batik with patterned leaves.
I use a pouch to hold my embroidery when I go out, but it can be used in many ways, such as holding cables and air buds, makeup, wrapped sweets, medicines, driving glasses and wipes or pens and sketching tools.
The pouch was constructed using a machine, but all the sashiko stitching is hand-done by me. I suggest gentle hand washing and then drying in the shade. It can be ironed if necessary.
The pouch is 16.5 x 16.5 x 16.5 cm, with a square base.
