In detail
I didn't want to make twee Kinusaiga. I wanted less naive patterns, things you don't see elsewhere, and something very graphic, very geometric.
The work of Maryon Simon (@tue_l.amour), artist, stained-glass maker and feminist, inspired me a lot.
Hence the idea of drawing breasts and clitorises. Later on, I'll work them in lots of colours, but the first one, I wanted girly, for once.
It's the first Kinusaiga piece I'm happy enough with to put up for sale 🥹
The glitter comes from a canvas I had left over from the Ra-ta-tam pouch and the “Alice” sling bag. I paired it with offcuts of fuchsia pink poplin: a colour pop enough to catch the eye, but smooth enough to leave all the room to the glitter, by contrast.
The result has a little touch of protest, without overdoing it either: at 10 × 10 cm, we're a long way from a mural. Very colourful, but easy on the eye, and graphic enough that not everyone gets it straight away: those who know, know.
A slightly funny, slightly cheeky object that starts conversations with the people who drop by your place. And a gift idea for THAT friend who already owns every feminist mug in the world 🙄
Want to see where the glitter canvas comes from?
The Ra-ta-tam pouch “Alice” is still available, the “Alice” sling bag has already found its home.
And if it's the technique that caught your eye: Kinusaiga can be learned.
At home with the Discovery Kit (instructions in French), or with me at a workshop.
And if you have a fabric you hold dear, I can also turn it into a bespoke picture.
Features
- 10 × 10 × 2 cm textile picture, ready to hang
- Wooden back with metal hanger
- On the back: a stamped QR code to the website and the piece number, handwritten
- Handmade in my workshop in the Loire
Materials
- Upcycled black canvas with multicoloured glitter (unknown composition), an offcut from the Ra-ta-tam pouch and the “Alice” sling bag
- 100% cotton fuchsia pink poplin, workshop offcuts
- Edge: grey pre-folded cotton bias tape
Good to know
Care
Your finished piece needs no particular care: a wipe with a cloth now and then, and avoid hanging it in direct sunlight to preserve the fabric colours.
Shipping
Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends), with tracking. Within mainland France, from €4.90 depending on weight, by Colissimo or Mondial Relay (Colissimo only for Monaco). To the French overseas territories, at Colissimo rates. Ships to France (overseas territories included) and Monaco only, for now.
Warranty
14 days money-back guarantee, 2-year legal conformity warranty. Learn more about your rights.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Kinusaiga textile panel?
Kinusaiga is a Japanese craft technique that involves creating pictures by tucking pieces of fabric into grooves cut into a board of extruded polystyrene.
The result: crisp, graphic shapes, subtle relief, and the living texture of the fabric on top of it all.
I make one-of-a-kind pieces or small series, with exclusive patterns and fabrics, ready to hang at home and add a touch of originality.
Want to try the technique yourself? My discovery kit lets you make your first picture at home, in an evening.
Would you rather be guided? I run small-group workshops (six people maximum, 2.5 hours, €40 per person, snack on the house), with ready-made patterns and selected fabrics... or your own fabric. All the details and next dates on kinusaiga-sentimental.fr.
Finally, I make fully bespoke Kinusaiga pictures: pattern, size, colour palette, fabric layout, everything is decided together. If the idea speaks to you, let's talk it through during a discovery call.
For you, it's a way to turn your sentimental fabrics into a genuine work of art to display: a babywearing wrap, a scarf, a childhood fabric... cut, rearranged, framed. The fabric is no longer tucked away in a cupboard: it's showcased, on the wall.
What are the delivery timeframes?
All orders (excluding custom orders) are shipped within 24 hours (excl. weekends and public holidays), carefully packed and tracked.
The delivery time then depends on the chosen shipping method (Mondial Relay or Colissimo) and the delivery location (France or abroad). Delays may occur due to reasons beyond my control (e.g., related to the carrier).
What are the payment methods and conditions?
Payment can be made in several ways:
- Right away on the website, by credit card or PayPal: your order will be shipped immediately;
- In 4 installments with PayPal (on the website, subject to acceptance by PayPal): at no additional cost to you, and your order will be shipped immediately;
- Deferred payment by bank transfer (with direct contact according to your preferences): your order will only be shipped upon receipt of the full payment.
How can I return an item, and what are the maximum return timeframes?
In accordance with Article L. 221-18 of the French Consumer Code, you have 14 days after receiving the item to withdraw from your purchase, without having to give a reason. This right does not apply to made-to-order creations (Essentials, bespoke pieces, bespoke Kinusaiga artworks, personalised mirrors), which are of course still covered by the legal warranties.
For an order placed on the website, submit your request on the withdrawal page. For an order placed another way, email me at hello@kinusaiga-sentimental.fr. You then have 14 days to send the item back, at your own expense.
And if something isn't right, feel free to talk to me about it by phone too, at +33(0)661356222: we may find a solution together.
For more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.
What if it were your fabric?
Your wedding dress.
Your father's shirt.
Your baby wrap.
I can turn it into a bespoke picture.
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