Harumi Kageyama is a dedicated designer, author and teacher. Her work focuses on upcycling and integrating multiple materials including wire, fabric and wood with knotted cotton and wool. Her teaching focuses on repurposing and recycling the things you already have available around you. She is the author of several innovative craft books in her native Japan--covering everything from weaving on homemade cardboard looms to making useful items with old textiles, wire and wood. www.kageyamaharumi.com

Tomiko Fujisawa provided technical assistance and supervision for the projects in this book. She is the senior managing director of Marchen Art Company, her family business and serves as the secretary of the Japan Macrame Popularization Society. www.marchen-art.co.jp Instagram @marchen_art @hamiko39plus_h