Mr. Takahashi and Miss Reika

こんにちは or Konnichiwa means “Good Afternoon” in Japanese.

We hope you are excited because thepurlshop is thrilled to introduce our first Amigurumi Kokeshi doll couple.

Presenting Mr Takahashi and Miss Reika, all dressed up and ready to go out one a date.

Here’s a little background story on how I was inspired to make these Kokeshi dolls. Being brought up in an Asian country, I have always dreamed of going to Japan. I have seen numerous breathtaking pictures of the Sakura tree (cherry blossom tree) during the spring season. I have heard of many wonderful stories of Japan. The people, the food, the culture, the technology, and of course, the fashion (although I must say I am more inclined to the traditional Kimono rather than the Harajuku style). Kimono is a Japanese traditional garment worn by women, men and children (Source: Wikipedia). All these research on Kimono is making me dying to get one for myself but I found out that a traditional Kimono can easily cost $10,000 to $20,000!!!

I really admire the Kimono. Making these Kokeshi dolls amigurumi allows me to expand my creativity in designing the kimonos for the dolls.

I realise that we’re already in the last quarter of 2010 and year end is usually a popular time for people to tie the knot. Hence, this couple would be a great wedding gift if you have friends who will be getting married. We can customize it to the color you desire and embroider the couple’s initial on the dolls.

Size:

Mr Takahashi is approximately 5 inches tall

Miss Reika is approximately 5 inches tall 

Get Mr Takahashi and Miss Reika for AUD$25 (excluding postage) or get them individually for AUD$15 (excluding postage).

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Loving Green

Are you a fan of The Purl Shop’s handmade scarves? If you are, we have great news to share! This week, we finished another beautiful piece of handmade scarf in pretty shades of green.

Using European yarn (Made in Italy).

Detailed view.

We chose green this time around because it is suitable for The Purl Shop lovers both in the Northern and Southern hemispheres.

For those of you in the Northern hemisphere, green adds a little liveliness to your Autumn season. Green complements yellow & red autumn leaves so well!

For those of you in the Southern hemisphere, as green represents new life, green is the perfect color to wear in Spring!

We had a little fun with the scarf this time and took photos of the various ways you can mix this scarf with your wardrobe.

With a simple single coloured tee.

With a bright coloured knitwear.

With a cropped blazer and a pair of floral shorts.

Length: 1.8 metres

Width: 14cm

Price: AUD$39 (excluding postage)

Hope you enjoyed our update this week! Remember to drop by next week for more! =)

Strawberry Fields

I have a slight obsession with strawberries. Since the colours of this scarf reminds me of strawberry fields, hence, I have chosen to name this scarf after the song Strawberry Fields (and not forgetting that it would be John Lennon’s 70th birthday last month, if he were still alive today).

We know it has been quite a while since we made a scarf. Fret not, this Spring, we have knitted this scarf…

It’s time to put away your winter clothes and wear something more colorful. Personally, I consider scarf as a necessity and it is easy to match a scarf with almost any outfit. You can wear a scarf with a pair of jeans, shorts, skirt, dresses, formal or even casual.

We made this scarf in shades of pink and purple because these colors just POP while we were choosing the yarns. It is as though we could hear them screaming out to us “Pick me! Pick me!” If you do not want to look dull in your black and white work clothes or maybe your outfit for the day just lacks that little something, simply throw in this pretty pink and purple scarf and you are good to go!

Another reason to love this scarf to bits is the quality of the yarn. The scarf is 100% handmade from European yarn made in Italy, promising to give your skin the softest touch.

Pamper yourself or your loved one today with this handmade Strawberry Fields scarf from The Purl Shop!

Price: AUD$49(excluding postage)

Length: 2 metres

Width: 20 cm

Meet the Nightingales

Hi everybody! We have new products in store this month!

Meet the Nightingales! Amigurumi birds crocheted with much l♥ve from us!

We have made them into keychains this time because we often get requests to do so. Each of them is about 2 inches tall (how cute!) for AUD$5 each (excluding postage). Why not buy a pair and give the other to your special someone Or buy a whole lot to share with your best buds so you guys will have unique keychains that others don’t!

Currently available in:

Yellow.

Green.

And blue.

Also currently working on a dark pink one! Will post more photos up when more are done! Requests of colors are most welcome!

Mr & Mrs

Received this in my inbox the other day:

I’m loving them!!! Just so you know the two tortoises that I recently adopted from you are fitting well into their new home! Hahaha they are lovely. They make me smile

xoxo

Thanks!!!

It makes us smile knowing that you love them too! ^-^