Nancy Pascoe is a sashiko artist and bag maker. She has been greatly influenced by Japanese art and culture and draws from the concepts of Japanese joinery, wood block prints and garden design. Many of her pieces are based on traditional and modern Japanese bag designs. Each piece is conceived as a 3-diminsional, functional object to be enjoyed from all angles. They are designed to be a pleasure to feel and hold and are intended to be used daily. She chooses fabrics that will enhance the shape of each piece. A balance of active and quiet, light, and dark, pattern and empty space is key in this process. The exterior are Japanese cottons, collected over many years. Much care is given to the selection of the lining fabrics, which reflect some aspect of the exterior or are meant as a surprise. Traditional sashiko patterns are incorporated as a key feature and are chosen to enhance each piece.

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