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Trikotri is making cute "animal pom-poms" using a pom-pom maker.
"Kotori Ponpon: Domestic Birds and Small Wild Birds Wrapped in Wool" was just released in April, but we are holding an exhibition where you can see all the works posted here.

Please come and see these lovely birds.

[Little Bird Pom Pom Exhibition]
·place
WALNUT Tokyo
Address: Casa Aoyama 102, 3-15-4 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6427-2997

WALNUT Kyoto
Address: 745 Kikuyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
Phone: 075-708-7210

・Date and time
WALNUT Tokyo store:
5/30 (Thu) - 6/1 (Sat) 11:00-18:00
*Open until 20:00 on Fridays.

WALNUT Kyoto store:
6/8 (Sat) - 6/14 (Fri) 11:00-18:00
*Closed on Sundays and Mondays. please note.


・ Contents Sale of exhibition books of works published in "Kotori Ponpon: Domestic Birds and Small Wild Birds Made by Wrapping Wool"
WS held (this is already sold out)

5 years ago when I decided to move to Kyoto. Actually, I wasn't sure whether to go to Kamakura or Kyoto. I made a lot of friends, and some people recommended me to move here.

In the end, I think it was really good that I chose Kyoto. A land pattern with many textile manufacturers, a place where handmade has taken root.

But I want to meet my friends in Kamakura, and I really like the place where I can spend a relaxing time. So I decided to make an excuse to go out. Let's do an event!

The venue is the "Machi no Employee Cafeteria" operated by the fun company KAYAC, which started a business in Kamakura and recently returned to Kamakura. A friend of mine was involved in its launch, so I was able to lend it to him during his free time on the weekend. The president, Mr. Yanagisawa, is also a person I respect very much, and I feel happy that I was able to connect with him.

Now what shall we do? My friend nao, who works at the Tokyo store, lives near Kamakura, so I planned a full day of workshops and knit cafes.

Nao and I have been talking for some time about wanting to hold a weaving workshop using a wire frame. It can be used as a basket, but of course it can also be used as a lampshade (originally a lampshade). A hand woven lampshade is wonderful. If you want to change the pattern, just reweave it. I wonder if it can also be a handy yarn ball.

Of course, you can also learn the basics of weaving. She used her wisdom to select materials so that even a beginner could make something cute. Would you like to increase the pop interior?

WS includes lunch. To my surprise, my friend Mami-san, who is a chef, showed her skill. She is a lady who runs catering and private dining, which is a little famous in Kamakura. I was also treated several times. I'm excited to be able to make lunch this time.

The last is a knit cafe. This is the same as the usual amirisu knit cafe, where everyone chats and knits together. After spending half a day in Kamakura, please come and have a tea break.

It's going to be a day like that. If possible, I would like to do it regularly, about once every two months. Please come and visit us for this first project.

On Saturday, May 25th, La Bien Aimée's pop-up shop will open in WALNUT Tokyo for one day only.

Information about the amirisu 18th exhibition.
An exhibition where samples of all patterns gather. You can try it on.
This time, I will visit Fukuoka for the first time.

A knit cafe held at GLOCAL CAFE the other day. We welcomed Saichika and had a very enjoyable day.

Amirisu will make the following changes in sequence.

・At the store, only thin paper is wrapped, and paper bags are handed over to those who need them.

・Do not put online shop products in OPP bags (plastic bags), but directly into the shipping bag.

・Affix barcodes directly to products such as books and beverages that do not affect the use of stickers.

See below for details.

Recently, marine pollution caused by plastic has become a hot topic, and restaurants are moving to stop using straws and switch to paper straws.

A lot of plastic waste is generated just by eating, drinking or shopping outside. In addition to convenience, it is also caused by excessive packaging as a result of the store's concern that it should not be rude to customers. We have also done so.

At amirisu, the sales of the online shop are large, and since last year we have been shipping from the warehouse, so we put most of the small items in OPP bags to attach barcode stickers. Books are included as needed. I put it in before shipping, and I also use it at the store. Once the goods arrive, you will be stunned by the amount of OPP bags used.

Earlier this year, the two of us traveled to Australia and Scotland, and we experienced a bit of culture shock. In most shops, the product was handed over as it is, with only a little wrapping in thin paper (often not wrapped). Whether it was a plastic bag or a paper bag, I had to ask for it when I really needed it. It's the same at yarn stores and boutiques.

I felt that the world was definitely changing. It's on the right track. I felt that only our company was left behind. I want to do something with amirisu. I think so, and I've been starting a phased initiative for a few months.

At the store, we use thin paper with the amirisu logo for simple packaging. We have prepared paper bags, so please feel free to ask if you need them. OPP bags are basically not used except in special cases such as heavy rain.

For the kits sold at the online shop, we will put the product in the shipping bag as it is, or put it in a paper bag if the barcode sticker cannot be attached directly to the product, such as a cloth bag. For products such as coffee and tea, where affixing a sticker on the package does not affect the use of the product, we will affix the barcode directly to the product.

Since paper bags are sent back and forth between stores and warehouses, it is expected that they will wrinkle and fold. Please understand that we cannot exchange items unless the items inside are dirty.

Items that are currently in OPP bags will be sold as is for the time being. We will switch in order.

The bags used for online shop shipping are waterproof. We have shipped tens of thousands of items so far, but we have never received any complaints about getting wet. As long as there is no problem, we plan to ship the item directly here.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. I hope that we can work together, no matter how small, to leave a beautiful earth for our children and grandchildren. Thank you for your continued support of amirisu, WALNUT Kyoto, and WALNUT Tokyo.

Ochiaito Kuko, Tanakameri, and Amirisu

*On a different note, I read this article on Patagonia's website a few years ago and was shocked. An article on how microfibers that fall out of clothing made with synthetic fibers is causing devastating environmental damage. I would like to work on chemical fibers as well.

Commemorating the release of the new book "Stitches"!
On April 13th (Sat), Helga Isager will visit the WALNUT Kyoto store.

"date"
April 13th (Sat) 14:00-16:00 "Talking" will be held from 15:00-16:00.

The WALNUT fair in March is the Heidi Kirrmaier fair.
We sell kits that are perfect for spring and summer.
We will also exhibit samples borrowed from designers.

The February fair is the Melody Hoffmann Fair.
A lot of cute works!
We are looking forward to your visit.

About two weeks have passed since the New Year.
Dear blog readers, I'm late.
Thank you for your continued support this year.

No, it's been two weeks.
WALNUT was so busy that the New Year's mood was easily blown away.
I think this year will pass by with such speed.

Well, the first WALNUT fair of 2019 is the Yoke Sweater fair.
York Sweater, have you ever been knitted?
If you are knitting, isn't it a pattern that catches your eye at least once?

The knitted yoke is warm and perfect for this season.
It's a nice pattern that you'll be knitting in circles, so you'll be absorbed in the speed when you realize it.

·place
WALNUT Tokyo
Address: Casa Aoyama 102, 3-15-4 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6427-2997

WALNUT Kyoto
Address: 745 Kikuyacho, Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City
It is on the 2nd floor of the (Wakamiya-dori Matsubara Agaru) building.
Phone: 075-708-7210

・Date and time:
Tokyo store: 1/25 (Fri) - 1/31 (Thu) 11:00-18:00
*Business hours are 13:00-20:00 only on Fridays.
*The fair will end at 17:00 on the final day, 1/31 (Thursday).
※We are closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. please note.

Kyoto store:
2/5 (Tue) - 2/9 (Sat) 11:00-18:00

・Sales of content sample display kits (with Japanese pattern)

Speaking of York sweaters, the Icelandic Tropi sweater is famous.
We have Plötulopi / Unspun Icelandic Ístex yarn for lopi sweaters.

At the fair, kits with Japanese patterns will be sold.
This is the first appearance of the kit. All use Plötulopi.

Also, the kit that was previously introduced in amirisu is back.

In addition, we plan to introduce various York sweaters.
We will also sell it at the online shop at the same time.

When you collect them, they range from nostalgic to stylish.
With so many variations, you may be able to find your favorite one.

We are looking forward to your visit.

DARUMA Designers' Collection 2018 fair will be held!

Samples of 11 patterns from the collection will be on display, and kits with Japanese patterns will be on sale.

・Date and time:
Tokyo store: 12/1 (Sat) - 12/7 (Fri) 11:00-18:00
*Business hours are 13:00-20:00 only on Fridays.
※We are closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. please note.

Kyoto store:
12/13 (Thursday) - 12/20 (Thursday) 11:00-18:00
*Closed on Sundays and Mondays. please note.

The designer's fair in December will feature Ririko & eri.
All of their works will be borrowed and exhibited.
It looks like it's going to be the last designer's fair of the year!

・Date and time:
Kyoto store: 12/1 (Sat) - 12/7 (Fri) 11:00-18:00
*Closed on Sundays and Mondays. please note.

Designer's corridor:
12/1 (Sat) 13:00-16:00

Tokyo store:
12/13 (Thursday) - 12/20 (Thursday) 11:00-18:00
*Business hours are 13:00-20:00 only on Fridays.
※We are closed on Sundays, Mondays and Wednesdays. please note.