Almost 30 years ago, I started learning ikebana at the local community center, and made friends with children of different grades. When the ikebana class ended and the children became a little less demanding, we decided to "get together every week and have a productive time, not just chatting, but also using our hands." We started creating this piece, and it took us almost two years to finish. By the time it was completed, the children were busy with entrance exams and cram schools, and their parents were also busy. I ended up keeping the piece, and years passed. When I moved from a detached house in the same city to an apartment, I thought I might still be able to use it, so I brought it with me and put it away. Please feel free to use it for ideas such as winter cars, sofas, stroller backs, wall decorations, and even a gorgeous entrance mat. I rediscovered it, and since it was a work that three of us friends put a lot of time and effort into, we discussed it and decided to sell it on Mercari, use the proceeds, and make a small donation to UNICEF. I will be the representative for the listing. It may be a bit expensive, but it is a piece sewn by hand, one stitch at a time. The payment is 5,000 yen (I will cover the fees and shipping). If you purchase it by the end of September, I am considering posting the payment record along with the photos if the post-purchase communication section remains available after shipping.