{"product_id":"darning-socks-innovative-repair-techniques-by-hikaru-noguchi","title":"Darning Socks: Innovative Repair Techniques by Hikaru Noguchi","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDarning Socks\u003c\/em\u003e contains a collection of ideas and full step-by-step instructions for applying visible mending to socks, making them stay in use and keeping them out of landfill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis beautiful new book is translated from the Japanese book by Hikaru Noguchi and offers her usual high level of beautiful photography and inspirational ideas. Hikaru has invented a novel way to make the mends on your socks last even longer, saving you time and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003e\u003cimg\u003eNo previous sewing experience is necessary and full instructions are included, from the easy way to thread a needle and choosing the right thread, to the inspirational use of colour and innovative materials for the experienced sewer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoftcover. 80 pages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e~~~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hikarunoguchi.bigcartel.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHikaru Noguchi\u003c\/a\u003e moved to England from Japan in 1989 to study constructed textiles, specialising in knit, having previously taken a degree in graphic design at Musashino Art University in her native Tokyo. Finding a measure of artistic freedom and stimulation in England which she had not found in Japan, she stayed on after completing her studies at Middlesex University to take up knitted textile design work, developing new and innovative textiles for furnishings, scarves, bags and garments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis direction has led to her collaboration with a number of British designers including Tom Dixon, Top Shop and projects for Barneys, Browns, Paul Smith women, Takashimaya New York and many other stores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHer work has developed to mix texture, colour and hand knit qualities. With influences from traditional knit patterns and techniques, such as fair- isle, Aran, embroidery and stripe. Sources of inspiration are diverse, from flea markets all over the world to paintings of De Chirico. She seeks a look that is both sophisticated and quirky, achieved through unusual juxtapositions of colour and texture. Throughout, her fundamental theme is one of joie de vivre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikaru has participated in many shows and exhibitions all over the world, and her work is sold in boutiques and department stores in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, and elsewhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e~~~\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note, all book sales are final.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Quickthorn","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46911240077487,"sku":null,"price":26.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0100\/6852\/files\/HIKARUNOGUCHI-2071.jpg?v=1782943415","url":"https:\/\/www.averbforkeepingwarm.com\/products\/darning-socks-innovative-repair-techniques-by-hikaru-noguchi","provider":"A Verb for Keeping Warm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}