Mikan

11/03/2026

And just like that, my favorite flower’s performance is already over for this year. Thank you, and see you next year 🙏🏻💕

Plum (and Peach) blossoms, on my way to and from the studio + on recent bags. A set of matching Kindke pouches for a lovely client and her mother in law, and a set of travel pouches for another lovely lady 🌸

07/01/2026

Before December is too far behind, let me share some of my favorite bags for this month, with their matching landscapes. Which is your favorite? 🤗

1 and 3 -The naked trees on the mountains of Arashiyama
2- Wilted Momiji leaves on a lotus pound
4- Chrysanthemums in a Temple’s temizuya (with ‘s bag)
5- Fuki flowers by my window, sunshines on a rainy day with Elise’s Clutch
6- Camellias at Nagaokatenjin Shrine with a set of Travel Pouches
7- Lonely leaf at Saihoji garden with ‘s bumbag
8- Kirishima
9- Pagoda lantern
10- Hinoya resort by night

09/12/2025

November inside the studio and out. My favorite views of Arashiyama and their matching bags ✨

1• Egret in the Katsura River
2• Stone Torii in the countryside
3• Autumn Sakura at Matsuo Taisha
4• Stone path in a moss garden
5• End of day light on the way back home
6• Siberian ducks gliding through colorful waters
7• Bamboo & Momiji at Saihoji
8• Nanten bringing Christmasy vibes through my widow
9• Sunset on Hieizan and the Moon
10• Arashiyama Bamboo grove decorated with autumn leaves 🍂

04/10/2025

Gift to myself ♥️
When everything becomes too much and I cannot take a day off for a while (or even half a day), I call for a ‘photo meditation’ 📸
I steal (just) 30 minutes out of my day and make sure I spend them outside with my camera.
I put an alarm and I ride randomly, somewhere between my little one’s nursery and the studio for example.
And when I see some, I drop the bike, and I let my camera lead the way. Finding beauty in the unexpected. Creating a magical moment out of time. Leaving me tranquil and energized at the same time.

If you have other creative practices that help you go through your day, let’s share them 🙏🏻✨

31/05/2025

23/04/2025

Same but different.
I love witnessing people designing their own bag during my workshop. Picking up the little added parts, thinking hard (sometimes very had!) before cutting through the Obi silk. All those little choices leading to a unique souvenir-bag in the end.

Ginkakuji bumbags for Kelsey & Meghan I made in March🤎

Ginkakuji Obi available in my collection (not much is left).

24/03/2025

Shishi 獅子, the Chinese lion warding off evil with his open mouth 🦁 The pine branches at his feet look like little fireworks 🎇

Laminated iPad pouch created by lovely workshop participants in my crafting experience. 👘 ✂️
You choose and cut the fabric, I stitch the bag for you !

20/03/2025

Unexpected snow in Arashiyama yesterday ❄️ It made me want to share a few photos of when it was white earlier this year.
I do t remember the last time it was snowing in my birthday - if ever - but I appreciated the surprise 🥰

16/03/2025

Black clutch I made a few months ago.
I worked with an older design that, for some reason, I haven’t made in years. While I was making this bag I thought to myself “what a shame “. And I can’t seem to remember why I even stopped making this clutch with these specific details…But I’m glad I did it again!

I’m happy to have wonderful customers putting me me back on the right path 😅💕

Thank you 🖤