Gifts

Here's another project I worked on with Wakako at Baum-kuchen. They are a little gift each of the participants in the Art of Giving workshop this earlier today. Thank you for letting me join in, Wakako and Frido! I'll share some of the photos from it soon. I had a blast working on this project. From brainstorming to making the first prototype to the final artifact and also creating a fun little packaging as well. And a little surprise in the interior. I hope all the participants like Cozi as much as I do!

Also, my good friend and her little one gave me a cute bouquet of flowers and herbs from her garden. It definitely brighten up the gloomy and rainy day we had last Wednesday. Thanks Jeanie and Seanie!!! :)

Now available at Baum-kuchen!

This past friday, I stopped by Baum-kuchen to drop off a few items. Here are two k(not) clutches, a black on black leather version and veg tan leather version. Go check it out at Baum-kuchen in Glassell Park! Wakako and I spent some time over tea and yummy pastries and chatting and brainstorming about new projects and plans for the near future. :) Stay tuned for more info and the collaboration project that is in the works! Have a good rest of the weekend!

the knot

photo by wakako(baum-kuchen)

knot/cord that wounds around and binds the clutch together

traditional chinese button knots

The knot on the k(not) clutch, tote and scarf is inspired by the button knot closure on the traditional chinese clothing, like the cheongsam. Knot in chinese(結) means to bind, reunion, love, etc.  The knot on the clutch is a more modernized version of the traditional button knot. Using round cord to create the knot gives it a unique dimension.  The knot will crafted to other artifacts in the near future, maybe keychains and/or jewelry?