Mainichi has handmade this choker style necklace from black 100% Merino wool felt and recycled off cuts of turquoise blue vinyl; these have been cut into elliptical shapes and stitched together with turquoise thread, and then threaded onto a length of black leather thonging. I love wearing chokers, and this is one of my favourite Mainichi pieces! It looks SO good around the neck...

Size:
Approx. 11cm (4.3")wide
Approx. 6cm (2.4") high
Approx. 100cm (3'3.4") leather strand

Mainichi pieces have been handmade by Melbourne-based designer Dearne Herrenberg. The materials used often inform the design and also
reflect the philosophy behind the name (Mainichi translates from Japanese as "everyday").

Mainichi has created this cute eye-catching brooch using deep red, lime green and cerulean blue felt, and blue and green wooden match sticks; all cut into circular shapes and stitched with lime green thread.

The sticks have been securely handstitched between two layers of the felt, and a third layer makes up the backing, on which a silver coloured metal brooch pin has been fixed.

Size:
Overall: 10.5cm (4.1") across
Felt circles only: 6cm (2.4") across

Mainichi pieces have been handmade by Melbourne-based designer Dearne Herrenberg. The materials used often inform the design and also
reflect the philosophy behind the name (Mainichi translates from Japanese as "everyday").

Mainichi design inverts the concept of precious jewellery. There are no precious metals or jewels in these pieces, instead, unexpected, ordinary and everyday materials become pieces of wearable art.

Mainichi has created this Umi Brooch, which is inspired by creatures from the ocean, from felt, leather and plastic twine. Stitched together with blue thread, it really is one-of-a-kind, and shows off Mainichi's inspired approach to using colour & texture.

Circular stitched layers of leather and black felt are topped with a hand cut star shape in deep blue felt, with strands of pale blue plastic twine stitched between.

Size:
Approx. 9cm (3.5") high
Approx. 8cm (3.1") wide
(If including twine, diameter is approx. 11cm or 4.3".)

The last photo shows the "Umi" brooches modelled.

A gold coloured metal brooch bar pin is securely fixed into the back of the brooch.

Mainichi pieces have been handmade by Melbourne-based designer Dearne Herrenberg. The materials used often inform the design and also
reflect the philosophy behind the name (Mainichi translates from Japanese as "everyday").

Mainichi design inverts the concept of precious jewellery. There are no precious metals or jewels in these pieces, instead, unexpected, ordinary and everyday materials become pieces of wearable art.

Mainichi has created this Mushi Brooch from offwhite and black leather off cuts, green felt and silver & green fabric. The layers have been cut into circular shapes and stitched together using green thread. It is really one-of-a-kind, and shows off Mainichi's inspired approach to using colour & texture.

Size:
Approx. 7cm (2.8") high
Approx. 7.5cm (3") wide

The last photo shows more Mushi brooches being modelled.

A gold coloured metal brooch bar pin is securely fixed into the back of the brooch.

Mainichi pieces have been handmade by Melbourne-based designer Dearne Herrenberg. The materials used often inform the design and also
reflect the philosophy behind the name (Mainichi translates from Japanese as "everyday").

Mainichi design inverts the concept of precious jewellery. There are no precious metals or jewels in these pieces, instead, unexpected, ordinary and everyday materials become pieces of wearable art.

The critters and characters who are Herbert & Friends are the cutest handmade felt softies you can imagine! We were fortunate to meet the original red knitted Herbert in person, and he introduced us to the rest of the gang, including Filomena the Owl...

Filomena worries a lot about climate change. Each day she thinks of new ways to help the planet and writes it in a letter to Kevin Rudd. He hasn't replied to her letters but she is quite confident he always reads them.

Amy is 19cm (7 1/2 inches) tall and 13cm (~5 inches) wide. She is handmade by Torunn with felt.

The critters and characters who are Herbert & Friends are the cutest handmade felt softies you can imagine! We were fortunate to meet the original red knitted Herbert in person, and he introduced us to the rest of the gang, including Tomi the Giraffe - complete with patterned fabric pockets!

Tomi loves making presents for all his friends... and then hiding them in their shoes!

Tomi is 27cm (10 1/2 inches) tall and 18cm (7 inches) across his shoulders. He is handmade by Torunn with felt and cotton fabric.

The critters and characters who are Herbert & Friends are the cutest handmade felt softies you can imagine! We were fortunate to meet the original red knitted Herbert in person, and he introduced us to the rest of the gang, including Mimi the Yeti...

Mimi is a little bit shy for a yeti, but she's the best yeti friend you could hope for because she loves making crepes. If you're feeling a bit down nothing lifts your spirits like the perfect crepe.

Mimi is 22cm (8 1/2 inches) and 20cm (7 1/2 inches) across her shoulders. She is handmade by Torunn using wool felt, felt and printed cotton fabric.

The critters and characters who are Herbert & Friends are the cutest handmade felt softies you can imagine! We were fortunate to meet the original red knitted Herbert in person, and he introduced us to the rest of the gang, including Erika the Bear... complete with two elephant print pockets!

Erika likes early nights and then waking up for midnight feasts and star gazing. Once she saw 7 shooting stars in one night! She's also fond of frozen grapes with icing sugar on top.

Erika is 22cm (8 1/2 inches) tall and 18cm (7 inches) across her shoulders. She is handmade by Torunn with felt and printed cotton fabric.

The critters and characters who are Herbert & Friends are the cutest handmade felt softies you can imagine! We were fortunate to meet the original red knitted Herbert in person, and he introduced us to the rest of the gang, including Carmelita the Penguin...

Carmelita enjoys making customised wrapping paper for her friends' birthdays. She often thinks the wrapping paper is better than the present itself.

Carmelita is 26cm (10 inches) tall and 14cm (5 1/2 inches) at her widest point. She is handmade by Torunn using re-purposed fabric, recycled felt and felt.

The critters and characters who are Herbert & Friends are the cutest handmade felt softies you can imagine! We were fortunate to meet the original red knitted Herbert in person, and he introduced us to the rest of the gang, including Amy the Panda... a panda with pockets!

Amy was the first panda to play trumpet in the New York philharmonic orchestra. She is very talented.

Amy is 19cm (7 1/2 inches) tall and 16cm (6 1/4 inches) across her shoulders. She is handmade by Torunn with recycled felt, felt and repurposed fabric.