Sennokoto Embroidery Linen Lunch Bag · Classiky

Shion Sugawara's machine embroidery depicts people and animals using a straight-stitch sewing machine, each with their own unique facial expressions, sometimes grumpy and sometimes unfriendly, that immediately elicit a smile. Her series, which also served as the theme of her solo exhibition, depicts famous paintings by artists such as Van Gogh and Matisse with machine-stitched lines. While the poses and compositions remain the same, the work is transformed into a completely different world, like a monochrome image seen in a dream.

Upon closer inspection, you'll notice thread pools in various places, which occur when the upper and lower threads are not synchronized—of course, this is intentional. By delicately adjusting the stitch density and thread tension, each character is given just the right amount of looseness, utilizing the random unevenness of the stitches.

• Approximately 29.5cm wide x 12cm deep x 18.5cm high (handle length 30.5cm).
• 100% linen. 
• Made in Japan.