Sewing kit printed zippered pouch The Great Wave by Hokusai

This clever sewing kit Pouch illustrated with the famous Great Wave by Hokusai will allow you to easily sew a pretty zipped pouch without a pattern. This pouch with multiple uses will be both an elegant clutch handbag, a toiletry bag, or an accessory pouch.  

An elegant and practical zipped pouch, in a kit

The pouch, sewn from a organic cotton twill that gives it good structure, is both pretty and practical, with beautiful finishes:

• Both sides of the pouch are printed with the same Great Wave pattern.
• The lining is printed with a pattern inspired by the traditional "Japanese wave" motif in a matching dark blue color.  
• The pouch is closed with a zipper, with the ends covered for a neat finish.
• An optional handle can be added. 

A clever sewing kit to sew your own pouch :

• All the pieces to sew are directly printed on the cotton canvas with their exact shape. No need to print and cut a pattern, start directly by cutting the fabric panel, then sew your pretty pouch.
• The online tutorial is here to guide you. 
  
• Zero waste kit made from organic cotton fabric.

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Why choose this pattern

The Great Wave off Kanagawa is one of the most famous works of Japanese art. This print, created by the artist Katsushika Hokusai in the 1830s, depicts a dramatic scene where a huge wave seems about to overwhelm three boats, symbolizing human fragility in the face of nature's power. In the distance, Mount Fuji, small but majestic, evokes constancy and tranquility.

The artwork is a masterpiece of composition and color. We love its visual impact, symbolism, and its magnificent shades of blue, indigo, and turquoise. 

For this pouch, we chose to create a matching pattern inspired by the traditional "Japanese wave" motif, in contrasting indigo color, for a very Japanese look.