rice bag

I have been wanting to make a Japanese rice bag for some time.

A  modern take on the Japanese Komebukuro, a traditional pouch used in Japan to carry rice offerings to the temple during religious ceremonies, or to hold gifts destined for a close friend or relative. Komebukuro bags were hand sewn in a patchwork style using a mix of whatever fabrics were on hand, and closed with a cotton drawstring cord.

My sister needed a gift for her very talented daughter-in-law.

No pressure there right?

I hope she likes it and can use it.

Just as soon as I clear out a few older projects I will be making another one

as it was that fun to make.

~b