bibaboxes

So, I'm still working on this blog thing. I don't want to bother you everytime I accidentally do something like loading up too many photos but, like I said before, please bear with me.

These photos are of some of the "BibaBoxes" that I make in my free time. These old jewelry boxes get a rejuvenating treatment that includes cleaning, repairing, painting and covering the outside sections with beautiful japanese papers which I have collected over some 10 years. The drawers are also lined with paper or japanese style fabrics, many times vintage. Finally, the hardware is replaced. Sometimes I use the same knobs that are on the piece and paint them, but mostly I attach new pulls that I buy on each trip that I make to Japan to ensure a plentiful inventory. I will be doing a little hunting at flea markets for new supplies. Also, there are lots of "furugi-ya", second hand shops that specialize in clothing, much of it brought back to Japan from thrift stores here in the States. There one may find the cast-off kimonos or obis that are damaged or otherwise unuseable, except by me.