I woked as a patterner in Japan for 10 years. Since I moved to Australia I realised how beautiful Japanese traditional art and crafts really is. I use fabrics from Japan which I personaly selected in Japan. I use these fabrics to clothes and jewelry.
I also have a blog in Japanese and some English. Please visit if you are interrested.
http://sashikowork.blog.so-net.ne.jp
Please check my shop on Etsy.