This beautiful Yukata was made by Yukari when she was at school in Japan. Becky is looking after it now, so a lesson in folding was needed!

back to basicsYukari WerrellFebruary 24, 2023yukari, becky, yukata, japanese, japan, sewing, garment, clothes care, hand made, hand sewn, sewingstitchingComment

Step by Step – Drawing a Character in Brush Calligraphy

In the video you can see me demonstrating how to draw the character for ‘Life’

arts and craftsYukari WerrellJanuary 27, 2023yukari, calligraphy, brush calligraphy, ancient culture, chinese culture, shen yunComment

Yukari makes sushi

back to basics, the food diariesYukari WerrellJanuary 3, 2023yukari, sushi, carrot, egg, rice, becky' garden, becky and neil, garden, summer, food, japaneseComment

Kimono care - Part 2

In Part 2, Yukari opens out part of Becky’s kimono to look at the beautiful silk print.

arts and craftsYukari WerrellSeptember 9, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Kimono care - Part 1

Yukari and Becky look at an old Kimono Becky brought back from Japan…

arts and craftsYukari WerrellAugust 27, 2022kimono, becky, yukari, care, silk, japan, kyoto, kimono style, traditional clothes, sleevesComment

Lime + Sand = Cornish Cottages

‘Lime mortar today is primarily used in the conservation of existing old buildings or the recreation of new ones using traditional methods. Its use dates back at least 6,000 years, to the Ancient Egyptians who used lime to plaster the pyramids…’

back to basicsYukari WerrellMay 11, 2022Cottage, Heritage, tradition, stone mason, cottage, cornwall, penzance, yukariComment

Looking back at my Harvest

Looking back at my harvest from 2021!

back to basics, the food diariesYukari WerrellDecember 30, 2021yukari, harvest, grow your own, 2021, cucumberComment

back to basics by yukari

A Japanese lady who has lived in Penzance, UK for over 36 years, explores traditional Japanese culture and the harmonious ways of life in Cornwall.