KOBO Seattle | since 1995

Mending Beloved Pieces


Repair your favorite pieces.  

Visible Mending book:
In the movement against throw-away culture and fast fashion, learn how to pick up a needle and rediscover the forgotten techniques and the joy of mending. In "Visible Mending", work through the illustrated step-by-step instructions that will demystify mending techniques and discover how these can be easily applied to old items to give them a fresh, modern look. Packed with skill-based projects, this book reveals how to patch jeans, embroider over tears, dye stains and use the Japanese art of Sashiko. Visible Mending is a book for those who want to learn how to make the most of their wardrobes, be less wasteful, more sustainable and add a personal touch to their garments. 144pp.

Kurume Ori fabric:
Two pieces. 100% cotton. Made in Japan.

Forest Bathing:
Metal tool box for tools. 8'' x 4.3'' x 2.25''. Made in Japan.