Mindful Musings

Japanese paper, kasuri dyeing and colour inspired by traditional kimono
Japanese paper, kasuri dyeing and colour inspired by traditional kimono
What makes this yarn interesting? At first glance, Yayoi is all about colour. Look a little closer, though, and there is much more going on. Made in Japan by Hamanaka,... Read more...
A little sparkle, a lot of texture
A little sparkle, a lot of texture
Rich More Lantern Mole Some yarns are beautiful because of their simplicity. Others are made to catch your eye. Rich More Lantern Mole is definitely one of the latter. This... Read more...
From Paper to Yarn, Craft & Cloth
From Paper to Yarn, Craft & Cloth
From Paper to Yarn, Craft & Cloth: The Remarkable History of Cellulose Fibre in Japan Paper might not be the first fibre that comes to mind when you think about... Read more...
Discover Andaria Soft - A Cupra fibre yarn by Hamanaka
Discover Andaria Soft - A Cupra fibre yarn by Hamanaka
Discover Andaria Soft by Hamanaka Andaria Soft by Hamanaka is a beautiful tape yarn made from an interesting fibre called Cupra. This 100% Cupra yarn has a soft, lightweight feel... Read more...
The Power of Mindful Making
The Power of Mindful Making
The Power of Making What We Already Knew, and What Science Is Beginning to Discover There is something special that happens when we make things with our hands. I’ve seen... Read more...