Kimonoremake artist
Mutsuyo Suzuo
Art in life
You can live without art.
But I don't want to lose the Japanese art "kimono".
So,I'll make it.
Let's wake up the kimono sleeping in the wardrobe.
I want to tell you how wonderful kimono is.
Now is the time to deliver a rich life.
Thoughts on handwork
Craftsmen think about the design of a kimono.
They make threads and sometimes dye them.
They weave a fabric, draw pictures and dye them.
And then it's the tailoring of the kimono.
Then it will be delivered to the person who wears it.
These are all the handicrafts of those who inherited Japanses culture.
I want to face the thoughts of each craftsman and the thoughts of the wearer.
I will remake the kimono with those thoughts.
I want to remake kimono into bags and pouches, and keep those thoughts.
I value "Japan" that we can use everyday.
Encounter with kimono remake
There is always a sewing machine close to me in my life.
My mother left me a lot of kimonos.
When I saw these kimonos, I was full of feeling that I wanted to live.
My mother always supported me.
And this time too...
I want to say "thank you" to my mother who met me with these kimonos.
A kimono is one piece. There is no same work in the kimono remake.
It's all one-of-a-kind.
I wash my precious kimono one by one. I'll go into production after I remove the dirt.
I'm making it carefully with all my heart.
If you have a work you are interested in, please contact me.
Exhibition information
July2022 Japan Expo Paris 2022
June2023 Asia Folk 2023 folklore and handcraft festival in Ulaanbaatar
October2023 12th Discover The One Japnese Art 2023 in Paris (scheduled to exhibit)
August2024 Exhibition of MINERVA 2024 in London (scheduled to exhibit)
Japan Expo Paris 2022 Exhibiting
One day, 3months after I started posting on Instagram.
"Would you to exhibit at Japan Expo Paris ?"
I'm going to exhibit from this DM.
Jump over the local market and go to France !
When the price hasn't been set yet.
I wanted French people to feel close to Japanese culture, so I sold it at a price that was easy to get.
Thanks to you, 80 works have been sold out.
Asia Folk 2023 Exhibiting
There was an invitation to exhibit at the Asia Folklore and handcraft Festival from "Kumamoto x Mongolia Project".
She works on employment support and cultural exchange for Mongolian women, and is passionate about handcrafts in each country.
This time, there was a request for a workshop, and the workshop debut was in Mongolia.
I had everyone make a tassel charm because it was completed in a short time and had a "feeling of accomplishment".
Everyone's smile when it was completed was wonderful. It was a fun time !
Introduction of the work
A tote bag that connects the kimono fabric.
It has a two-part pocket on the outside.
It has a zipper in one pocket.
It's safe to put important thing such as keys.
The gusset part and the bottom are durable because they use obi.
The inside of this bag uses a purple squeeze pattern,
so it has a calm atmosphere.
It has a magnetic hook.
I collected floral kimonos.
It always makes you feel at ease when there are flowers around you.
＜Size＞
Width 32 cm x Height 27 cm
Depth 12 cm
Handles 60 cm
＜Price＞
15,000 Yen
I want to make a bag with this wonderful rose obi fabric ! And it's done !
The surface is connected with kimono fabric,
and the back has a large pocket with a zipper.
It looks like both sides can be used on the table.
The outside has a calm atmosphere, but the inside is
a green kimono fabric and it feels refreshing.
The bottom is made of obi fabric, so it's durable.
It has a magnetic hook.
＜Size＞
25 cm ｘ 25 cm
Depth 6 cm
Shoulder straps 75 ～ 142 cm
＜Price＞
11,000 Yen
Kimono has a lot of vertical patterns.
I made use of the pattern and designed it to be used for a long in the center.
Vivid biue stripes pattern !
I'm using "Oshima Tsumugi" on the inside.
The handle is the length that can be put on the shoulder.
It's a large flat bag.
How about a lesson bag not only for children but also for adults ?
A shopping bag would be good.
＜Size＞
Width 38 cm ｘ Height 33 cm
Handies 55 cm
＜Price＞
8,000 Yen
A nice rose obi fabric in velvet style !
I want to make a bag with this fabric.
My imagination has been completed !
It's a thick, velvety and stable bag.
In order not to get heavy, the inside is light green and
feels refreshing.
The sholder strap can be removed, so it can be used as
a pouch or a clutch bag.
＜Size＞
Width 25 cm ｘ Height 22 cm
Shoulder straps 73 ～ 140 cm
＜Price＞
12,000 Yen
It's a tote bag that combines denim and kimono fabric.
The inner fabric of the outer pocket is also cute.
The inner fabric of the main body is "Oshima Tsumugi".
The combination of brown denim and flower embroidery is my favorite.
The sholder straps can be removed, so you can hold them in your hand or put them on your sholders.
Please use it according to your style.
＜Size＞
Width 30 cm x Height 24 cm
Depth 10 cm
Shoulder straps 70 ～ 130 cm
＜Price＞
10,000 Yen
I matched the hazy gold obi fabric with a red squeezing pattern.
It's a pochette that can fit a large smartphone comfortably.
There is a pocket on the back to make it easy to take out cards.
The pochette mouth is hooked to the button with a braid loop.
I'm wide-mouthed to make it easier to take out my smartphone.
＜Size＞
Width 14 cm x Height 20 cm
Depth 2 cm
Shoulder straps 73 ～ 148 cm
＜Price＞
8,000 Yen
It's a simple color matching pochhette in folk art style.
The red braid and buttons are accented.
The inner fabric uses a white kimono fabric with a whirlpool pattern.
It's good when you go shopping with your smartphone and card.
There is a pocket for the card on the back.
＜Size＞
Width 14 cm x Height 20 cm
Depth 2 cm
Shoulder straps 73 ～ 148 cm
＜Price＞
8,000 Yen
It's a pouch made of triangular kimono fabric.
It's just the size that fits in your hand.
The zipper opening opens wide, so it's easy to see the inside.
＜Size＞
Width 17 cm x Height 12 cm
Depth 1.5 cm
Zipper 20 cm
＜Price＞
3,000 Yen
The main body is made of obi fabric, so it's durable.
It's a multi pouch with an L-shaped zipper that is put in and out.
There is a two-part pocket on the outside and a card pocket (6 pieces) inside.
＜Size＞
Wideth 23cｍ x Height 14cm
Zipper 30cm
＜Price＞
5,000 Yen
"Fukusa"
In Japan, when it's a celebration, I put money in a gift envelope and bring it with me.
The pouch for the gift envelope is "Fukusa".
It's something special, so I want something my own.
Of course, you can use it with your usual pouch.
＜Size＞
Width 12 cm x Height 21 cm
＜Price＞
4,000 Yen
At a certain market,
There was a person looking for a pouch with depth.
I tried to shape that thought.
The dark blue kimono fabric contains auspicious patterns such as a mallet, gourd, and scrolls.
It's a also good to include travel essentials.
The inside of the pouch is divided into three parts and it's easy to store.
＜Size＞
Width 27 cm x Height 14 cm
Depth 7 cm
＜Price＞
5,000 Yen
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Custom-made products
The customer's face appears in each work you oder.
It's all by leaving the design to me.
Thank you for trusting me.
I like manufacturing that allows me to see the customer's face.
I will continue to make it as much as I can from now on.
