Folio Clutch

Bead Embroidery Japanese Style - Intermediate Level - Folio Clutch (Design © JEC)
Bead Embroidery on Black Shusu Silk
Folio Clutch is an advance-beginner project. Ms. Reiko Matsukawa, author of “Bead Embroidery Bag Textbook” created the Folio Clutch design (© JEC) to teach the couching technique. The beads used are Tri-cut Beads that are black and gunmetal in color. Tri-cuts beads reflect light and add zing and give it’s appealing texture. The foundation fabric is black Shusu silk. The lining fabric is black Bridal Satin. The piece requires being stitched on a traditional Japanese Embroidery frame.