II currently offer several kits that can be ordered. To see the kit details, click on either the picture or the title for the kit you'd like to see.  (NOTE: With silk cost rising rapidly and the Dollar weak against the Yen, kit costs will continue to rise.)

Featured in Needlepointers, May 2009; Create this beautiful butterfly with the wonderful silks and metals designed especially for Rozashi. Kit or just materials are available.

The morning glory was imported to Japan and became an important medicinal herb.  Our study will be worked in traditional Rozashi threads.  Measures 5" x 7" (12.5 x 20.2 cm).

The pine tree [matsu] is a much-revered symbol in Japanese culture.  Our pine tree is a sampler of the basic stitches of Rozashi. Measures approximately 5.5" x 5.5" (16.5 cm x 16.5 cm).

Cherry Blossom in Water is a small piece ideal for the beginning student. Piece is mounted in silver metal Card case.  Measures approximately 3 1/4" x 2" (8.2 cm x 5 cm). 

This piece uses four different stitches.  The leaves are stitched with three different shades of green and one gold twisted thread with a hint of metallic.  The bamboo trunk is black. Measures 5" x 5" (12.5 x 12.5 cm).  A beginner level piece.

All kits include:

· Frame

· Mounted ro w/ drawing

· All required threads

· Rozashi needle

Complete instructions

This piece is challenging as all the stitches are upright.  Measures approximately 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10 cm).  A beginner level piece.

This stylized orchid introduces the stitcher to five commonly used Rozachi stitches.  Measures approximately 4.75" x 4.75" (12 cm x 12 cm).  A beginner level piece.

Ancient traditional Japanese design.  Finished piece measures approximately 5"x5" (12.5 cm x 12.5 cm).  An intermediate level piece.

Finished piece measures approximately 3.75" high x 6" wide.  This is a beginner level and beyond piece.

Daiya 2 is a traditional Japanese Pattern. It is reminiscent of some of the Florentine patterns we use.

Text Box: Rozashi Kits

MAK Inc Designs

PO Box 391247

Deltona, FL 32739

 

Fax: 407-678-8883

E-mail:Makincdesigns@aol.com

An elegant small design of a girl in a red kimono with an obi belt.  Predominant colors in this piece are white, black and red.  Measures approximately 4" x 4" (10 cm x 10cm).  A beginner level piece.

The Maple leaf is a very important seasonal symbol in Japan.  Artists of Japan use the maple leaf in almost every genre including poetry, ceramics, textiles, screens and other art forms. Fall Colors is a study in traditional Rozashi stitches. 

The Hana Sampler is a study in traditional Japanese patterns.  With nature is a dominant theme in Japanese Art, the patterns in this study are Hana, flower, Diaya 3, tortoise shell patterns, a diamond pattern and the flax leaf.  The background pattern behind hana is depicting water

A fan fragment that is embellished with a stalk of bamboo is the basis of this study in Rozashi.  Bamboo is an image that is found throughout Japanese art, daily life, in just about any aspect imaginable.  It is steeped in symbolism as well as usefulness.  It symbolizes long life.