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"Getting Lost in Something Lifts the Heart" – Yosuke Teaches Us the Healing Power of "Handicrafts" that You'll Want to Start Immediately
The rise of the handicraft boom, which many people are showing interest in, led by knitting, has become more accessible due to the popularity of video streaming and social media. Many people may be considering starting this year.
Among various genres like knitting and sewing, some might feel a sense of difficulty regarding "embroidery" and "quilting." Yosuke, a craftsman, helps eliminate the "walls" we perceive.
Yosuke is the son of Hawaiian quilting pioneer Kathy Nakajima and he is active as a craftsman and designer while also working as a model and actor. Many may already know him from the NHK program "Suteki ni Handmade."
How does Yosuke create his vibrant works? This time, we had him talk about his experiences and the charms of handicrafts and embroidery.
PROFILE
Yosuke
After debuting as an actor in 1999, he took a break in 2010 and moved to France. He studied haute couture embroidery at "L'École Lesage" and general fashion at "L'École de la Chambre Syndicale" before returning to Japan. In 2017, he established his brand "KATSUNO" and became the MC for NHK E-Tele's "Suteki ni Handmade" starting in April of that year. Yosuke is also actively involved in product collaborations with various manufacturers as well as lectures and workshops across the country, transcending the role of a mere craftsman to work as a talent and designer.
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The Cross Stitch Inspired by Compliments
With a lively tempo, the works created by Yosuke make you want to try your hand at handicrafts.
Although he shares various information about handicrafts through videos, when did Yosuke first encounter handicrafts?
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