Origami bird purse

My origami bird purse is so cute! It's made from a bright red cotton fabric and has stylised origami birds all over it. This would make a perfect makeup bag or handbag organiser.

There is a bright red zipper closure and it's lined in a red and white cotton polka to fabric. It's also lightly padded to protect its contents.

This origami bird pouch would also make a great pencil case. It's made from 100% cotton and is machine washable.

This would make a great gift for a Japan lover. Items are wrapped in pink tissue paper and can be sent straight to their recipient with an optional gift message included.

 

Origami birds

I've just added this bright red print to my Redbubble shop. It includes stylised origami birds in a variety of colours and makes a great gift for a Japan lover.

I love this origami bird laptop sleeve, a fun way of carrying your laptop safely. It has a zipper closure and foam padding with a polyester cover to protect from scratches and minor impacts.

A sticker is a cheap and easy gift idea and these origami bird stickers come in several options. There are three sizes available as well as matte, glossy, transparent or holographic finishes. These are removable stickers and water resistant.

The origami bird zipper pouch is a really sweet item and great for storing pens and pencils in. It's available in three sizes and is made from a durable polyester fabric. There is a metal zipper and the pouch is fully lined.

This origami bird spiral notebook is perfect for writing thoughts and notes down and is available in a selection of ruled or graph pages. It also has a handy document pocket inside the back cover.

And this origami bird backpack is big enough to store the above items in. It's made from a durable polyester fabric and has two adjustable padded straps. There is also an external mesh side pocket, perfect for storing water bottles in.

 

Japanese icons

 Whilst living in Japan I grew a great appreciation for all things Japanese. This inspired me to design an art print which encompassed all may favourite things from kimonos and geta to sushi and sake, and many more. This illustration is printed onto a lovely thick watercolour paper which you can buy through my Etsy store.

 Alternatively you can buy this as a print in my Spoonflower shop. It can be bought by the yard on a variety of fabrics or you can choose from a selection of ready-made items such as cushions and bedding to tableware and throws.

I also decided to create some offshoot prints, using images from the main design. Mount Fuji is a stunning sight and a great place to visit if you get the chance. I designed this simple icon on a blue background and gave it a big red sun.

In the past, Japanese fans often showed your social standing and were made out of washi paper and painted with traditional images from nature. I chose to decorate these fans with iconic Japanese icons such as blossom, maple leaves and birds.

Japanese origami is the art of paper folding and you can create some pretty intricate pieces. The crane is one of the most popular forms to create and a thousand cranes are thought to bring good luck. I didn't quite create a thousand but I did create a pleasing multi colour palette of cranes on a navy blue background.

The iconic torii gates are found at the entrance to shinto shrines and mark the passing from the every day to the sacred. Their fabulous red/orange colour is said to ward off evil spirits and bad luck.

Japanese lucky cats are often found near the entrance to businesses such as shops and restaurants and invite custom and prosperity. The left paw raised brings custom, the right paw raised brings wealth. A gold cat attracts wealth and prosperity whilst a pink cat attracts love and romance.

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