Handmade by Mashton Mashton: May 2015

My "MOTTAI NAI" project.

7:12 AM

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These cats are made from left over of Japanese obi in my other projects. When I saw so much left over of material I thought "Oh What a MOTTAI NAI!" You know what does it mean?

We have a word "MOTTAI NAI" in Japanese. MOTAI NAI means regret of waste.
My mother often told us "Eat all. Use all. Because MOTAI NAI!"

I grew up with MOTAI NAI culture so I don't like waste; Even in my projects.

More detail of Mottainai from Wikipedia

Mottainai is a Japanese term conveying a sense of regret concerning waste.The expression "Mottainai!" can be uttered alone as an exclamation when something useful, such as food or time, is wasted, meaning roughly "what a waste!" or "Don't waste." In addition to its primary sense of "wasteful", the word is also used to mean "impious; irreverent" or "more than one deserves".

Mottainai is an old Buddhist word, which has ties "with the Shinto idea that objects have souls." Mottainai has been referred to as a tradition, a cultural practice, and an idea which is still present in Japanese culture, which has become an international concept.

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I live with MOTTAI NAI culture. I made these kitty coasters. I like to remake, recycle and make things reborn with today's trend!

Have a nice weekend Everyone!

M.xo

News

Welcome the New babies!

9:37 AM

Here is a little happiness I would like to share with you.

We found a Mockingbird's nest in a bush in our yard several weeks ago. We were excited to see baby birds come. Yesterday I went to see their nest and I found "Babies" Yeah! Finally they came!

Pictures by MashtonMashton

Here! Babies were born! Congratulations on new babies! It's a boy! It's a girl! :)

A beautiful thing happned at out yard! I am very happy to have them with us!

Pictures by MashtonMashton

I want to leave them to be peaceful and let them grow healthily.

Thank you for reading. Have a beautiful day!

M.xo

Beads

Happy Memorial day 2015

9:35 AM

Today is Happy memorial day. Thank you for brave soldiers!

I made mini nation flag smart phone charm by delica beads.

I will give this mini flag to my husband! He is my hero!:)

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I hope you have a great time with family and friends.

Have a nice day.

Japanese obi

Japanese Obi Coasters.

8:07 AM

Good morning, All!

Recently I have many reviews of my blog. Thank you very much for reading my blog.

It increases my motivation alot! Arigato gozaimasu! (Thank you in Japanese)

Here are new items from MashtonMashton. I made coasters from Japanese Obi.

Each coaster has a different design. That means each one is the only one in the world! :)

These coaster are at Design Archives in Winston Salme. Each coaster $4.50-

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I will sell coasters on my etsy shop soon too. They will be different design and color.

I posted some pictures on instagram. You can see what I making and my cooking pictures too. I love cooking as much as sewing.

Please check it out and follow me! https://instagram.com/mashtonmashton/

Have a beautful Sunday!

Thank you for reading!

Masumi.xo

News

News! from MashtonMashton!

5:14 AM

Hi all!
I have good news! My handmade items are on sale at a local vintage shop called Design Archives in Winston Salem, NC. Design Archives treats Vintage, Handmade and local artist items.

Hanmade by MashtonMashton at Design Archives

They are a great gift shop where you can find quite unique vintage and handmade items there. This place is the place to go for gift shopping! If you have a chance please drop by!

Thank you. :)

Here is the information of Design Archives.

TWO LOCATIONS:
342-344 S. Elm Street, GREENSBORO, NC 27401
(336) 272-1800 / greensboro@shopdesignarchives.com
Open every day at 11, Sunday at noon

636 W. Fourth Street, WINSTON-SALEM, NC 27101
(336) 602-2452 / winstonsalem@shopdesignarchives.com

Mon-Tues-Wed: Noon-6pm   Thur-Fri: Noon-7pm
Sat: 10:30-7pm   Sun: Noon-5:30pm

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My Instagram : https://instagram.com/mashtonmashton/

Japanese obi

Reborn Obi Collection Part 7 Tote bag.

6:24 AM

Today's new Item from MashtonMashton!　

Mini tote bag!

This obi from here→Beautiful Green and Gold brocade obi.　

Handmade by MashotonMashton

This mini tote bag is the perfect size for your daily bag! Size is H 10 x W 12.

Inside it has pocket and use obi's silk fabric.

Beautifully bright green and Gold brocade are stunning!

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★It's on my etsy shop. You can see detail more →Japanese obi tote bag★

I will post next rebone obi collection soon!

I'm happy to accept custom order too!

If you are interested in my items email me! mashtonmashton（＠）gmail.com

Thank you for reading.

Have a good friday!

Masumi.xo

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My Instagram : https://instagram.com/mashtonmashton/

Japanese obi

Reborn Japanese Obi collection Part 6 Tote bag.

11:35 AM

Hi there! How are you?
I finished my projects with new Japanese obi→Beautiful Green and Gold brocade obi.　
This obi has beautiful Gold brocade and design. Actually It was difficult to sewing because of material. This type of material is heavy and hard. My sewing machine stopped many times. But finally I made it. "Japanese obi Tote bag." This is the only one in the world!

Today's new Item from MashtonMashton!　

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I will post next rebone obi collection soon!

I'm happy to accept custom order too!

If you are interested in my items email me! mashtonmashton（＠）gmail.com

Thank you for reading.

Have a wonderfulday!

Masumi.xo

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My Instagram : https://instagram.com/mashtonmashton/

Japanese obi

Beautiful Green and Gold brocade obi.

7:36 AM

Good morning, Everyone. It's friday! I need a break from my sewing machine.

But I already have my next project! Next Japanese obi project is this beautiful green and gold japanese symbol design. This is Rokutsu obi.
What is Rokutsu obi? →Japanese obi types

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I really like to think, "what I can make from Japanese obi?" Each obi has a different design, material, colors and woven etc. Also these obi are antique so I check the obi's condition before I make something from it. Sometimes the material is too old and weak to make something.
Moreover these types of obi are woven and have delicate design so once you cut the obi sewing it is quite difficult. Once I make something from Japanese obi I feel satisfied and can't stop to think "What can I make next?"
I will post rebone obi collection soon!

Have a wonderfulday!

Masumi.xo

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My Instagram : https://instagram.com/mashtonmashton/

Japanese obi

Reborn Japanese Obi collection Part 5 Card case.

9:07 AM

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Reborn Japanese Obi collection "Peony design."

I made this card case. This beautiful card case is handmade out of high quality vintage kimono obi.

You can see Japanese obi from here →Japanese obi Peony design

This beautiful card case is great for holding and organizing all of your business cards, credit cards, ID card, receipts, or cash. It’s perfect gift for those that love original style.