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About

the KATHERINE DYER

Artist As an empath who feels ‘life’ like an itchy sweater, often

taking in “too much”, my art wants to be light in a world that is
often not. I consciously choose to focus on light, whimsy and
strength, and the fun of a possible mystery unfolding (like the
hidden piece of rose quartz* inserted in each of my pieces). I
create art in essence to remind us to appreciate our creative
spirit. *Rose quartz is a purifying stone that opens the heart
to promote love, friendship, inner peace and most importantly,
self-love.

About In ancient times in a remote village in faraway Japan, TOP LEFT
FIREHOUSE KIMONO SPIRIT
an alarm goes out! Fire! Fire that could end your life, your
DOLL AND BOX
livelihood, and consume your wooden home to ashes.
the The revered firefighters in their water-soaked multi-layered THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM
LAYERS OF JAPANESE COTTON
FABRIC, WHICH IS SASHIKO
HAND-STITCHED. THE KOI
Work kimonos arrive to save this day, hero’s of your village. LUCK, PERSEVERANCE AND
FISH REPRESENT GOOD
STRENGTH. THE BACK OF THE
The outside of the firefighters kimonos are simple; usually
SPIRT DOLL HOUSES A SPIRIT
displaying their name and fire brigade.
BOX TO KEEP YOUR LITTLE
TREASURES AND SPECIAL
INTENTIONS AND GOALS. 8-1/2”
The insides of these kimonos are intricately stitched scenes WIDE X 9-1/2” TALL AND 1”
THICK.
from their legends and folklore, of strength and heroism. The RIGHT
fire is extinguished, the exhausted firefighters reverse their FIREHOUSE KIMONO TAPESTRY
kimonos to display the legend that had protected them. THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM
LAYERS OF JAPANESE COTTON.
FABRIC, WHICH IS SASHIKO
Each item in this Firehouse Kimono series was created to HAND-STITCHED. THE KOI
FISH REPRESENT GOOD
honor the firefighter in each of us, often requiring our own daily LUCK, PERSEVERANCE AND
STRENGTH. 18-1/2” TALL X 20-
brand bravery and strength. 1/2” WIDE X 1-1/2” DEEP.
TOP RIGHT
FIREHOUSE KIMONO BUNDLED
BOOK THIS ITEM IS MADE FROM
LAYERS OF JAPANESE COTTON
FABRIC, WHICH IS SASHIKO
HAND-STITCHED. THERE ARE 5
INDIVIDUAL UNBOUND PAGES
TO ADD YOUR OWN ART OR
CREAVTIVE STITCHES. BUNDLES
BOOKS ORIGINATE WITH
THE Q’ERO, THE QUECHUA-
SPEAKING INDIGENOUS PEOPLE
OF SOUTH CENTRAL PERU.
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