In this book, Masako Kakuta invites you to discover tsumami, this traditional Japanese art dating back several centuries, which consists of folding and pinching squares of fabric to form beautiful textile flowers. The tsumami explained step by step are made with various textiles, including the fine silk cloth traditionally used. Over the pages of Accessories in tsumami, you will discover many models to be placed on original and unique accessories!

32 models of great finesse

Tsumami flowers are used to create kanzashi (traditional hairpins) to decorate the hairstyle of women dressed in kimono, especially geisha. Today, there are many other uses for these delicate flowers for all kinds of everyday accessories. By adding pearls and rhinestones in the center of the flowers, you will give your creations even more finesse.