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About Designer 
Kiyomi Reid is a handbag designer, whose work has been exhibited nationally. Kiyomi was born in Saitama Japan in 1970. Graduated from Koshigaya-Sogo Technical College with the Certificate in Fashion Design and Dressmaking, she worked in one of leading Japanese fashion houses for a number of years. Kiyomi migranted to Australia in 2000 after marrying her Australian husband, then founded Sashiko Design in Tasmania.
When Kiyomi starts creating her work, she sees it as making a puzzle. She always has a clear vision in her mind of the colours she is going to combine. Japanese Vintage Kimonos have such a diverse range of colours which can be used to create amazing combinations. The gratification Kiyomi sees on people's faces when they look and touch her work gives her enormous satisfaction and is the main drive for Kiyomi to continue creating her unique range of stunning handbags.
Kiyomi skilfully incorporates the traditional Japanese textile and the handcraft techniques into her stylish contemporary design. She uses denim as her back medium to give her design an Australian feel while introducing Japanese culture by using Kimono fabric and Sashiko stitching thus combining these two cultures in harmony.
Kiyomi has now for the passed few years introduced her designer line limited edition range of hand bags and accessories called Kiyomi Australia.
About Kiyomi range
Kiyomi Australia is Sashiko Design's unique and elegant designer label. Each bag is one of a limited edition run of 25 - the exterior is embroidered with an exclusive cotton inlay from Tokyo.
Kiyomi range bags are sturdy enough to withstand everyday use, yet sophisticated enough to make the transition to evening wear.
A marriage of Australian design and Japanese craftmanship.
About Sashiko range
Sashiko range is Sashiko Design's unique one off handcrafted design label. Each bag is designed using Vintage kimono fabrics as it's decrative feature. This with leather and denim make these bags a disirable piece of wearable art.