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- Mottainai -

The word mottainai (pronounced moat-tie-nigh) is most commonly used to express a feeling of regret when something is put to waste without deriving its value. It is a centuries-old Japanese philosophy that embraces the idea of respecting resources and their value while also reducing waste.

Kazumi's Furoshiki.heic

Furoshiki - 風呂敷

Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth which can be used time and time again and in a multitude of different applications.

Sashiko is a form of decorative reinforcement stitching, a versatile stitching and technique primarily used to mend, reinforce, and embellish garments and fabric.

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