Hobonichi - iyo okumi: A Story About Me | A5 Cousin Cover

This cover was created with an embroidered work designed by embroidery artist and illustrator iyo okumi. okumi’s work features motifs such as animals, plants, and things that you can find in everyday life around you. The intricate embroidery is worked into fantastical and romantic designs that capture okumi’s unique worldview.

A bear and goose donning a noble-looking ruff are surrounded by a sleeping stuffed monkey, tropical trees and plants, coffee and cookies, a bat and some grapes, and also a crab, that is gently holding a letter so as not to accidentally cut into it with its shears. The whole scene showcases a cute and fable-like world.

About the Artist

Embroidery artist and illustrator. Creates simple and romantic artwork using embroidery and coloured pencils. Works mainly through exhibitions.

This is a cover only and does not include the Cousin book. The book is available here.

This cover was created with an embroidered work designed by embroidery artist and illustrator iyo okumi. okumi’s work features motifs such as animals, plants, and things that you can find in everyday life around you. The intricate embroidery is worked into fantastical and romantic designs that capture okumi’s unique worldview.

A bear and goose donning a noble-looking ruff are surrounded by a sleeping stuffed monkey, tropical trees and plants, coffee and cookies, a bat and some grapes, and also a crab, that is gently holding a letter so as not to accidentally cut into it with its shears. The whole scene showcases a cute and fable-like world.

About the Artist

Embroidery artist and illustrator. Creates simple and romantic artwork using embroidery and coloured pencils. Works mainly through exhibitions.

This is a cover only and does not include the Cousin book. The book is available here.