ā€œKinusaiga Discovery Kitā€ NĀ° KK-001

The contents of the Kinusaiga Discovery DIY Kit box: its support board, its adhesives, its cardboard backing, its tools, its motif and its set of colourful fabric scraps.

34.90ā‚¬

  • 3h to make
  • Beginner level
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Kinusaiga Everything you need to make your first textile artwork in three hours. Several motifs to choose from, each with its own fabrics.

Its story

Kinusaiga was born in Japan in 1987, from the mind and hands of Maeno Setsu. The word literally means "silk colour painting." It's a slow, precise practice, and that's exactly what makes it soothing: you can't rush it.

Want to know more? I wrote the true story of Kinusaiga, because almost everything you read about it online is wrong.

The kit

In this kit, I offer several versions to choose from, three to start with. Each has its own motif and its own set of fabrics, chosen to go together: nothing to match or complete yourself. The box contains everything you need (except a pair of scissors).

The fabrics are upcycled scraps, leftovers from my own pieces and dormant remnants. The kit is designed and assembled in my workshop in the Loire.

The process

You glue the support board, engrave the grooves of the design into it, cut the fabrics, then press them one by one into the grooves with the tool provided. Finally, you fix the ribbon or bias tape all around for a neat finish, and the cardboard backing with triangle hanger provided.
No sewing, no painting, no printing: the glue stays underneath, never on top. The fabric keeps its texture, and the result has real relief under your hand.

Allow about 3 hours.
At the end, you'll have a 10 Ɨ 10 cm textile artwork, ready to hang, that you made yourself.

Would you rather be guided than try it on your own? I also run small-group workshops (2 hours, ā‚¬40 per person, snack on the house). See all the dates.

Or would you rather have a piece made from your own sentimental fabrics, the ones that matter to you? Head this way.

Caracteristics

  • Type: Discovery Kit ;
  • Model: Kinusaiga ;
  • Dimensions: 10x10cm ;
  • Beginner level, no experience needed ;
  • About 3 hours to complete ;
  • Finished artwork 10 Ɨ 10 cm, ready to hang ;
  • Box 24.5 Ɨ 18.5 Ɨ 5.5 cm ;
  • Not suitable for children under 10: contains sharp and pointed tools ;
  • Designed and assembled in my workshop in the Loire.

What's in the box

  • 1 support board 10 Ɨ 10 cm ;
  • 1 set of adhesives ;
  • 1 paper template ;
  • 1 double-ended fabric-tucking tool ;
  • 1 precision cutter ;
  • 1 ribbon or bias tape for the edge ;
  • 1 frame backing with hanger ;
  • 1 set of fabric scraps coordinated with the motif ;
  • Detailed instructions ;
  • To bring yourself: a pair of scissors.

Care, Shipping & Warranty

Care

Your finished piece needs no particular care. Keep it away from direct light and humidity to preserve the fabric colours.

Shipping

Shipped within 24 hours (except weekends), with tracking.
Free in France.

Warranty

14 days money-back guarantee,
2-year legal conformity warranty.
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Your testimonials

This bag is a work of art šŸ¤©
Marie is an artist; she waits for the fabrics to speak to her, searches for the perfect color harmony, has an eye for extreme detail, and transforms luxury industry waste into unique pieces!
Thank you for your work, Marie ā¤ļøšŸ’™

Brindille D.-J.

THE BAG, WHAT TO SAY. Mind blown.
Finishes carefully considered at every stitch.
Lightweight, sturdy, very good quality materials, colors chosen with care and taste, everything is crafted with applied expertise, I love it.
Itā€™s my first bag and surely not the last!

Irina R.

My bag is amazing, itā€™s a marvel of craftsmanship and inspiration. I never leave it, and itā€™s very practical and holds a lot of things. I love it.

MichĆØle L.

Common questions

What is a kinusaiga textile panel?

Kinusaiga is a Japanese craft technique that involves creating panels by tucking pieces of fabric into grooves cut into polystyrene, mounted on a wooden backing.

The result looks like a fabric stained glass window: crisp, graphic shapes, vivid colours, subtle relief ā€” and the living texture of real textile on top of it all.

For you, it's a way to transform your sentimental fabrics into a genuine work of art to hang on your wall: a babywearing wrap, a scarf, a childhood fabric... cut, rearranged, framed. The textile is no longer tucked away in a cupboard ā€” it's displayed, celebrated.

Would you rather be guided? I also run small-group workshops (six people maximum, 2 hours, ā‚¬40 per person, snack on the house), with ready-made patterns or your own fabric. All the details and next dates on kinusaiga-sentimental.fr.

I offer fully bespoke kinusaiga panels: motif, size, colour palette, fabric layout ā€” everything is decided together. If this idea speaks to you, let's talk it through during a discovery call.

What are the delivery timeframes?

All orders (excluding custom orders) are shipped within 24 hours (excl. week-ends and public holidays). 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 a right of withdrawal within 14 (fourteen) days after receiving the relevant item, based on a written explanation, except for sales of custom items made to your specifications (unless there is a major defect in the item).

Please contact me as soon as possible via hello@marie-alhomme.com or by phone at +33(0)661356222 to determine the reason for your dissatisfaction. A solution will be provided under the best conditions.

For more information, please refer to the Terms and Conditions.

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Want a piece made from your own fabric?

Your wedding dress, your father's shirt, your baby wrap: you send me your fabric, I send you back your piece, handmade in my workshop in the Loire.

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After ordering a bag from stock, Charlotte realized it would be too small. I offered to make her a custom, larger version, and she sent me her baby wrap to transform.

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