In detail
This one is my guinea pig. When I started preparing the Discovery Kit, and so choosing the patterns I'd offer, I needed to check a few things before diving in: is it doable, what level does it take, and what result can you get as a beginner?
It also helped me confirm the colour range I wanted.
For the pattern, I wanted a bird, but not a twee little bird. The Kinusaiga you usually see is rather figurative, very soft, very feminine: flowers, cute little birds... You don't come across a puffin every day: in France, it only nests in Brittany, on the Sept-Îles archipelago. And with its shapes and colours, there's not much dainty about it 😏
Bonus: its silhouette is recognisable at a glance and simplifies easily, without too many fabric areas to inlay or parts that are too thin.
For the fabrics, I dipped into satin fabrics bought from a seamstress who was closing her workshop to retire. And for the beak, a cotton cretonne with a geometric, slightly Moroccan pattern, which I'd bought ages ago for the lining of the Cascade tote bag “Désert” (still available, the cretonne is on the inside 😉).
And if it's the puffin that caught your eye: it's in the Discovery Kit (instructions in French). Your fabrics won't necessarily be exactly the same as mine, but the pattern will.
Would you rather learn with someone? Come to a workshop.
Got a fabric you hold dear? I can also turn it into a bespoke picture.
Features
- 10 × 10 cm textile picture, ready to hang
- Square white cardboard back, just like in the Discovery Kit
- On the back: a label, a stamp and the piece number, handwritten
- Handmade in my workshop in the Loire
Materials
- Satin fabrics (unknown composition, most likely synthetic), bought from a seamstress who was closing her workshop
- Beak: 100% cotton cretonne with an orange geometric pattern, an offcut from the lining of the “Désert” tote bag
- Edge: orange 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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