“I wish there were a softly variegated fabric in a very light color.”
Through repeated dyeing and careful experimentation,
this color gradually took shape.
At the end of September last year,
when I attended a workshop with my dyeing mentor,
I shared this request—and together, we created this shade.
I named this color “Barely Beige.”
As the name suggests, it carries the meaning of “just a hint of beige.”
I chose this name so that it would feel like a sister color to our existing “Basic Beige.”
as a kind of culmination, my mentor said,
“Let’s try recreating a color you like from these samples.”
The moment I chose this shade from around 500 options—
“Wow, that’s light!!”
he exclaimed, and I couldn’t help but laugh.
When I explained that this color came from customer requests,
and that my fabrics are meant to serve as a base for embroidery—
where soft, pale tones are often preferred—
he understood and agreed.
That day was filled with joy.
Even as I seriously studied dyeing,
there was someone who truly understood everything I asked about—
something I had always faced alone before.
That sense of comfort and happiness stayed with me,
and I remember spending the whole day in cheerful excitement.
After returning home from Hiroshima,
I immediately began dyeing this pale beige on my own.
This time, I created soft, cloud-like variations
and finished it in a classic style.
It has become a very special color to me.
At the same time,
I truly hope that this gentle beige
will softly and tenderly accompany your stitching time—
like something that quietly stays by your side.
I wonder if this piece fulfills that hope.
As spring arrived,
I picked up some cherry blossoms from a local farmers’ market
and photographed them together with the fabric.
I think it would be perfect for spring stitching,
and personally, I would also love to use it
for winter or Christmas designs.
I would be so happy if you chose to bring it into your hands.
I always look forward to imagining
what kind of embroidery each piece will carry,
as I send these fabrics out to you.
“Barely Beige Classic” is available in
32ct, 36ct, and 40ct.
Each comes in:
S size (approx. 32 × 46 cm)
M size (approx. 46 × 65 cm)
Quantities are limited.
If it speaks to you, please don’t hesitate to bring one home.