Hello, this is Imoto from the planning department.

It's been a while, and I've given birth.

 

I'm at the store quite often these days,

so please feel free to stop by.

 

And, another summer has arrived before I even had a chance to write on the blog again.

Time for IGUSA has come.

 

This is the 5th year for the 【IGUSA RUG】 that we've specially ordered from "Ikegami Hikotaro Shoten" in Fukuoka.

 

The original person in charge, who passionately taught me all about igusa while gripping it tightly, changed last year, and our office also moved from Harajuku to a store on Meguro-dori. Thinking about these changes, I realize how much things can transform in five years, much like myself.

 

My love for fabric grew so much that I ended up giving color instructions for the "grass" itself, all the way from the yarn.

I never imagined that myself. (laughs)

  

 

Although the design is drawn in Illustrator,

the subsequent process of "this isn't quite right, how about this?" which is intensely analog,

is the most challenging part for both fabric and rugs.

 

Especially with igusa,

since natural grass is dyed as is,

the color can vary significantly depending on its thickness and viewing angle.

This creates a wonderful texture, but also poses a challenge for production.

 

Every year, I find myself saying, "Ugh, grass is so difficult~,"

but I feel that the striped pattern I've always wanted to create has finally come to fruition in its fifth year.

 

 

Stripes.

 

Honestly, it's been extremely well-received,

and I find myself nodding, "Yes, yes, of course,"

and straightening my back with a smug little smile. (laughs)

 

 

 

# 40588
IGUSA RUG / border FADE BLUE
Border Fade Blue
>> See details

 

 

 

# 40571
IGUSA RUG / border BEIGE
Border Beige
>> See details

 

 

 

 

 

An igusa rug feels truly wonderful right now.

 

 

 

The reason why

I made into a quiz on Instagram,

so feel free to check it out if you like.

 

I'll write about other patterns later.

 

 

posted by A. Imoto

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