KESHIKI

Enjoying the texture of a hand drawn touch

“A fabric that decorates everyday living like a landscape painting” is the concept behind the birth of the KESHIKI series. The usual sceneries like sky, mountain and cityscape are freely and spontaneously composed in line drawings to create the patterns.

weekend city JG30000-1 30 Viyella Cotton 100%
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The neon lights looking sharp at night and the lively townscape on the weekend are the design inspirations. By printing the patterns against the dark background, variety of textures stand out and look brilliantly in a hand-drawn manner. The bold pattern is perfect for bags as well as for a primary piece like a skirt or a one-piece dress.
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Furoshiki Tote

Size: 19cm (l) 20cm (w) 15cm (d)

This tote bag features hydrangea designed fabric, hydrangea and solid textile from tayutou. The bag is unique with tied handles, similar design to a Japanese cloth fabric, Furoshiki. Ayumi Toda, tayutou’s designer is sharing her design and process ideas.

Design & Work:Ayumi Toda(fabrica uka)


Fabric shown for this sample:
  (Handle outer fabric)tayutou hydrangea JG50800-801A
(Handle lining fabric)tayutou JG50810-10E
(Main bag outer fabric)tayutou JG50810-10B
(Main bag lining fabric, Pocket)tayutou JG50810-10E


Materials:
□ Fabric
(Handle outer fabric):30cm×130cm
(Handle lining fabric):30cm×130cm
(Main bag outer fabric):40cm×60cm
(Main bag lining fabric, Pocket):60cm×60cm
□ Fusible quilt batting: 40cm×60cm
□ Magnetic Clasps (hook type): One pair (1.5cm diameter)

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Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)
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KOKKA’s official online shop information

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Kokka Fabrics is the official online store run by Kokka USA, Inc. We specialize in printed fabrics but also have a wide range of high-quality solid textiles.
We ship to the United States and Canada from our warehouse located in Torrance, California.


cocca is the official online store run by KOKKA Co., LTD, based in Osaka, Japan. Alongside selected KOKKA fabrics, you can also find lifestyle goods like umbrellas inspired by our textiles.
We ship internationally from our warehouse in Japan.

echino Jacquard Series 2016

New patterns are added to the popular series!

New patterns are now added to echino’s popular jacquard series that were initially introduced last year. In jacquard weaves, the depth of the weave and glossy yarn create the upscale and dimensional feel of the material. Normally jacquard weave reminds you of a solid, stiff and heavy fabric, but echino’s jacquard is meticulously created with proper thickness, ease of handling as a fabric, colorful tones and echino’s distinctive stylish design in mind.
From home and interior décor sewing projects to bags and small items, you can enjoy a variety of creations with this fabric that is colorful yet chic at the same time.

seed JG96160-60 PE Jacquard Polyester 100%
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Large “seeds” that are about to pop are rhythmically drawn. While it is a bold design, patterns are suitable for any kind of project. The lovely design can be enjoyed in a mature style with this distinctively woven material.

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Collage Bag

Size: 40cm (l) 50cm (w)

The cutout of the patterns from the tayutou fabric is pieced together to create this bag. By setting the fabric lengthwise or sideways, it generates a different look. With staggered handles, the bag’s shape becomes triangle when in use, making this a unique design.

Design & Work: Ayumi Toda (fabrica uka)


Fabric shown for this sample:
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Materials:
Refer to the instruction sheet

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Click here for Sewing Instructions (PDF format / A4 size)
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tayutou 2

Familiar sceneries as geometric motifs

tayutou is featured again, this time with a focus on two designs and solids. Though both patterned fabrics and solids have unique color tones, they somehow enhance the look of each other. Enjoy finding distinctive looks by pairing these one-of-a kind fabrics!
tayutou now has a website (http://tayutou.tumblr.com/), where you will find various project examples using the series.

fujisan JG50880-804 Cotton Linen Canvas
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Popular patterns from fabric uka is now featured in tayutou with special color tones. Well-known Fujisan (Mt. Fuji) is patterned as motifs in a geometric form. While all three colors have unique combination of hues, you can enjoy different color pairings within one project. Depending on how you cut the fabric, it can generate an interesting impression by incorporating horizontal and vertical pattern combinations.

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