Rethinking the traditional Komiwara technique

• 7 May 2014
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Cut a hand full of grass flat at one side.

Wrap an elastic band around the grass to keep it together. As you cut the grass keep moving the elastic band down the length of the blades of grass.

Place the first hand full of short blades of grass in a small container. Tilt the container slightly to keep the blades from falling over diagonally

Add another hand full

Carefully pat the grass in place with your finger.

Start adding smaller clumps of grass to create a pleasing pattern

Trim away any stands of grass that sticks out

Pour in a little bit of water