Mottainai - Rope Bowl Making Class

Explore the intersection of craft and history through the lens of mottainai—the Japanese philosophy of respect and waste-reduction. This mindset was vital for Japanese Americans navigating the scarcity of WWII incarceration camps, turning limited resources into handmade necessities. Instructor Katie Furukawa Bonifacio will guide you through sewing your own rope bowl using beautiful Japanese scrap fabrics. As you stitch, Katie will share reflections on her family's incarceration experience, bringing the themes of George Takei's They Called Us Enemy to life through the practice of sewing with limited resources. Part of the One Book, One Coast shared community reading event.