Meet Yuliko Urbain from Belgium: demi demi
Each week we feature the story and work of a talented textile artist who specializes in upcycling vintage Japanese kimono and obi fabric.
Yuliko Urbain of demi demi [email protected] demidemishop.etsy.com FB: @demidemishop IG: @demidemi.be
Tell us about yourself, your business… I'm half Japanese, half Belgian, born in Belgium. I'm a "half & half", "demi demi" in French, a word invented by my sister and myself when we were kids to define our "mixed" status. My Japanese grandmother had a lot of kimono. Everyone in my family tried to keep them after she died. But when you don't wear a kimono, it will be damaged with stains, mold and moths. This is how the idea of demi demi started: to sublimate the smallest of fabric pieces, following my inspiration and findings, and to make of each of my creations a unique piece.
READ MORE about Yuliko and see more of her creations here.