This beautiful bag is made from fabric handwoven by Teruyo Fujiyama 藤山晃代, and sewn by teaching artist Lin Qiqing. Born in Kobe, Japan, Teruyo created this piece called “Dynamic Movement” on a SAORI loom, using vibrant colors and long floats.

She said, “When I am happy, when I am having fun, and when I am excited, I smile. Every day, there are moving experiences around me that lead to smiles. I express these emotions through singing, weaving SAORI and painting.”

Image Description: A handwoven tote bag with multiple vertical stripes of rainbow colors. The bag has cream woven handles and a fringe along the top. on the inside is a maroon lining with a small pocket.

Dimensions: 18’’ x 16’’

Materials: Mixed fiber, acrylic lining.