Furoshiki

Furoshiki is Japanese style wrapping cloth which is used for wrapping gifts and carrying items.

It has been around in Japan for more than 1000 years and it is available in many fabrics and different sizes. Fabric ranges include cotton, rayon, silk and chirimen. (Kyo Modern uses chirimen fabric in may products as well!)

There are many ways to wrap the gifts with Furoshiki. A friend of mine Yoshie offers Furoshiki wrapping courses in Sydney.

Her website is http://www.musubi.com.au/

The website explains about the history and use of Furoshiki in more details. She does regular workshops at Ryokan Gojyuan - 208 Darling Street, Balmain NSW.

Apart from Ryokan Gojyuan,  she will be holding a workshop Art Gallery NSW on the 13th and 27th of November.


http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/calendar/japanese-fabric-wrapping/

Please register her workshops to discover the beauty of Furoshiki wrapping!

The gift shop called Romantic Notions in Lane Cove Sydney now sells some of Kyo Modern's products. The shop is open 7 days a week.

It's located on busy Loungeville road.  It is easily accessible from a bus stop just outside the shop and also from the Lane Cove bus interchange. There are many cafes and restaurants in the area so you can have a cup of coffee after visiting the shop!

Please step into this fabulous gift shop when you are in Lane Cove. The range of their products includes cushions, bags, clothes, soaps, chocolates, candles, cards, cosmetic pouches jewels and many more.

There are always 2 ladies at the shop to help customers.  The shop has been there for over 50 years and the current owner Marilyn is running the shop for over 6 years.


Mini Teddy bear & dog straps, Gamaguchi purses, handmade kimono pouches, Chirimen Gamaguchi purse, cardholders and pouches are available on the table in the centre of the shop.

Romantic Notions
101 Longueville road
Lane Cove NSW 2066
Tel: 02-9427-6952

Coming back to Kirribilli market

It's been a while since I held a stall at Kirribilli market in Sydney.

I will be back there for next general market which is on the 22nd of this month.

I will be selling lots of  new products so it's very exciting! I will let you know my stall position once I find out. It will be on either gravel area or green bowling area outside.

Mihana in Crows Nest

There are plenty of nice Japanese restaurants in Sydney but Mihana is the only one I know as a Japanese style "dining bar". 

The term dining bar is perhaps incorrect English. This term is widely used in Japan. It basically means it is a bar where you can have decent food.

Mihana offers large varieties of Sake and other Japanese style drinks. And also tasty Japanese food! They are open till late so I go there when I can't be bothered cooking on late Saturday night or after watching a late night movie session. 

Their website is under constructions at the moment but you can still get the idea of the atmosphere of the place from this website. 

http://www.mihana.com.au/

They open Monday to Saturday, closed on Sunday.  Private rooms are available for small groups. 

My recommendation is Chashu (pork) salad. Desserts are pretty good too!

Mihana Dining and Sake Bar
32 Falcon Street
Crows Nest
(02) 9901 3895