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FW18 LOOKBOOK
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L E TT E R F R O M D A R C Y C A M E R O N
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FW18 COLLECTION
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ANGELOU
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LE GUIN
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S O N TA G
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C AT H E R
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P L AT H
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DIDION
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WOOLF
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CREDITS
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A L L YA R N
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PATT E R N D E TA I L S
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Yo u m ay have n o tic e d in t h i s c o l l ec t i o n w e h ave n ame d the p ie c e s a f t er w o m en w ho h ave ma de imp o r ta n t c o n t r i b u t i o n s i n t h e i r f ie l ds. Why ? To o o f te n w e are give n th e m es s a g e t h a t w e a re va l uab l e fo r ho w w e l o o k , fo r t h e s i z e o f o u r b o die s, the b e auty o f o u r fa c es a n d h o w w e l l w e c o n fo rm to a n id ea l w e h a d n o p a r t i n c ra f t i n g . At Shib ui w e b e li e ve w e a re va l u a b l e fo r o u r c o n tributio n s. F o r t h e l ove w e g i ve, fo r t h e s to rie s w e te l l , fo r d is c over i es t h a t c h a n g e l i ve s , fo r a r t that in sp ire s , t h e t ea c h i n g t h a t e m p o w e rs, the c o o k in g th a t n u r t u res a n d a l l t h e o t h e r thin gs w e do tha t m a ke o u r w o r l d b et t er.
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We w an te d to highlig h t t h es e t a l en t ed w o m en t o re m in d o urse l ve s o f t h e g rea t c o n t r i b u t i o n s o f w o m e n to o ur so c ie ty an d t o b e i n s p i red by t h em . Wh e n I w as a y o un g girl i n t h e l a t e 50s a n d ea r l y 6 0 s M a da me C urie , the o n l y w o m a n I k n e w a b o u t tha t ha d be e n c e le brate d fo r h er a c h i e vem en t s i n the g re ate r w o rld, be c a m e my i do l . S h e w a s p ro o f t o my l ittl e min d tha t g i r l s c o u l d b e a nyt h i n g the y w an te d to be. No w, a t 64, I s t i l l h ave ro le mo d e ls; w o me n I l o o k t o fo r i n s p i ra t i o n . Who w e re y o ur rol e m o del s a s a c h i l d a n d w ho are the y n o w ? S h a re yo u r s t o r y. i n fo @ s h i b u i k n i t s .c o m
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FA L L / W I N T E R 2 018 The FW1 8 Sh ibu i Knits col l e ct i on i nv i t e s wi n te r with intention a nd poi se . E asy, c as ual fa brics g ive way t o re f i ne d an d s t ruc tu red ta iloring for tranq u i l w e ar an d c onf ident presence.
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“My mis sion in life is not merel y to sur vi ve, but to thri ve; and to do so with some pa s sion, some compa s sion, some humor, and some s t yle .” — MAYA ANGELOU
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TUNIC VEST
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“For a word to be spoken, there mus t be silence . Be fore, and af ter.” — UR SUL A K . LE GUIN
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G A R T E R PA N E L PULLOVER
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“All great ar t contains at it s center contemplation, a d ynamic contemplation .” — SUSAN SONTAG
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TURTLENECK PULLOVER
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“ The fac t that I wa s a girl ne ver damaged my ambitions to be a pope or an emperor.” — WILL A C ATHER
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PULLOVER
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“L e t me li ve, love, and say it well in good sentence s .” — S YLVIA PL ATH
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BOXY CARDIGAN
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“ To f ree us f rom the e xpec tations of other s , to gi ve us back to our sel ve s — there lies the great , singular power of self-re spec t .” — JOAN DIDION
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DOUBLE COWL
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“O dd how the creati ve power at once brings the whole uni ver se to order.” — VIRGINIA WOOLF
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CROSSOVER PULLOVER
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S P E C I A L T H A N KS TO E I L E E N F I S H E R Clothing + Shoes
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CREDITS L E A D PATT E R N D E S I G N E R
Shellie Ander son PATT E R N E D I TO R
Emily Carrig TECH EDITORS
Kit t y Wunder Cathy Susko ART DIRECTORS
Charli Bar nes Charisa Mar tin Cair n GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Frances Kina s PHOTOGRAPHER
Rebekah Lee LIGHTING
Samuel Slater HAIR + MAKEUP
Kir s tie Wight MODEL
Caroline Codd
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O U R YA R N S
INTRODUCING TWO NEW COLORS: DEEP WATER + DUSK
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Our yarns are made of the finest materials in a sophisticated palet te designed to become unique, luxur y fabrics.
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ECHO Over the water the silence calls A winter mist rises
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Two distinc t plies of silk noil blend with a light, air y merino creating a subtle halo and a lof t y fabric.
CONTENT
52% Silk Noil 48% Fine Merino
DK WEIGHT
160 yds / 14 6 m, 1.41 oz / 40 g 22–23 st s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm
IVORY 2004
BONE 2181
ASH 2003
CAFFEINE 13
TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
DUSK 2186
VELVET 2017
DEEP WATER 2185
GRAPHITE 2002
COVE 2038
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
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BIRCH In a silent grove passing finches welcome the changing leaves
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Spun in a single ply of ex tra f ine merino with a micron count approaching ca shmere, Birch radiates sof tness. Knit solo or in combination for a luxurious, lof t y fabric.
CONTENT
10 0% E x tra Fine Merino
SPORT WEIGHT
262 yds / 239 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 –28 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm
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WHITE 218 0
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IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
ASH 2003
MINERAL 2022
CAFFEINE 13
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TAR 11
ABYSS 2001
BORDEAUX 2018
VELVET 2017
D USK 218 6
SUIT 2016
GRAPHITE 2002
COVE 2038
FIELD 2032
POLLEN 2041
TANGO 2037
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DE E P WATE R 2185
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CIMA From the mountains hear the echo bet ween now and now
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Cima blends sharp def inition with sof tness. Knit alone or combine for smooth fabrics with clean, modern lines.
CONTENT
70% Superbaby Alpaca 30% Fine Merino
LACE WEIGHT
328 yds / 30 0 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 30 st s = 4" on 2 US / 2.75 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
B O RDE AUX 2 018
IMPE RIAL 2 039
V E LV E T 2 017
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D USK 218 6
SUIT 2 016
DE E P WATE R 2185
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R APHITE 20 02
FJO RD 2 012
COV E 2 038
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P OLLE N 20 41
TAN G O 2 037
B RICK 115
P OPPY 2031
CIMA >
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DRIFT A gentle sweep of snow calms the world I hear my thoughts
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Feels sof t on the hands with a rela xed, velvet like drape. Knit Drif t for neat, def ined stitches or pair with our other light-weight yarns for added warmth and richness.
CONTENT
85% E x tra Fine Merino 15% Ca shmere
WORSTED WEIGHT
110 yds / 101 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 18 -20 st s = 4" on 8 US / 5 mm
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WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
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TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
B O RDE AUX 2 018
V E LV E T 2 017
D USK 218 6
SUIT 2 016
G R A PHITE 20 02
COV E 2 038
FIE LD 2 032
P OLLE N 20 41
TAN G O 2 037
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DE E P WATE R 2185
DRIFT >
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FERN In the shade of spring ferns unfurl summer ’s banner
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Brushed to a downy sof tness, Fern is a mat te cot ton yarn, spun from 10 0% cer tif ied organic f iber. True cable-plied construc tion ensures even, open stitches and a light weight fabric with impeccable drape.
CONTENT
10 0% Organic Cot ton
SPORT WEIGHT
232 yds / 212 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 24 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
B LUE PRINT 2 03 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 20 02
APPLE 103
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C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
LUNAR A cricket sings moonlight reveals blossoms before dewfall
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Luminous silk makes Lunar glow with an inner light. Yielding a weightless fabric, it shines in combination with other yarns.
CONTENT
60% E x tra Fine Merino 40% Mulberr y Silk
LACE WEIGHT
401 yds / 365 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 28-30 st s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm
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WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
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A BYSS 2 0 01
B O RDE AUX 2 018
MINE R AL 2022 NEW
IMPE RIAL 2 039
V E LV E T 2 017
C AFFE INE 13
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D USK 218 6
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SUIT 2 016 NEW
B LUE PRINT 2 03 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 20 02
FJO RD 2 012
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P O L LE N 2 0 41
TAN G O 2 037
P OPPY 2031
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COV E 2 038
TAR 11 NEW
DE E P WATE R 2185 NEW
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
MAAI Only time remains Pause and arrive where you belong
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Air y lof t bet ween chained link s, Maai (mah-ah-ee) yields a sof t and spring y yarn with gentle drape.
CONTENT
70% Superbaby Alpaca 30% Fine Merino
DK WEIGHT
175 yds / 160 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 24 st s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
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IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13 NEW
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
B O RDE AUX 2 018
IMPE RIAL 2 039
V E LV E T 2 017
D USK 218 6
COV E 2 038
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SUIT 2 016
DE E P WATE R 2185
B LUE PRINT 203 4
G R APHITE 20 02
FJO RD 2 012
FIE LD 2 032
P OL LE N 20 41
TAN G O 2 037
B RICK 115
P OPPY 2031
MAAI >
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PEBBLE A knowing hand is never empt y Gems sleep in the humblest stones
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Light and sof t, Pebble is a t weed f lecked yarn with complex colors. It ea sily doubles and triples, gathering depth without ef for t.
CONTENT
48% Rec ycled Silk 36% Fine Merino 16% Ca shmere
LIGHT FINGERING WEIGHT
224 yds / 205 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 25 st s = 4" on 3 US / 3. 25 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
B O RDE AUX 2 018
IMPE RIAL 2 039
V E LV E T 2 017
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D USK 218 6
SUIT 2 016
DE E P WATE R 2185
C AN AL 50
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 2 0 02
FJO RD 2 012
COV E 2 038
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P OLLE N 20 41
TAN G O 2 037
B RICK 115
P OPPY 2031
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RAIN Fleeting drops fall then silence The sound of rain needs no translation
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Rain is a mercerized cot ton, elevated by lustrous sheen. It s elongated chain construc tion retains shape and drapes with f luidit y.
CONTENT
10 0% Cot ton
DK WEIGHT
135 yds / 123 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 6 US / 4 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
IMPE RIAL 2 039
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 2 0 02
FJO RD 2 012
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P OLLE N 20 41
B RICK 115
P O PPY 2 031
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REED The stream murmurs a crane’s flight awakens the spring
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Supple and sof t, Reed is a smooth linen chainet te that f lows ea sily across the needles for graceful garment s and accessories.
CONTENT
10 0% Linen
FINGERING WEIGHT
24 6 yds / 225 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 26 -28 st s = 4" on 5 US / 3.75 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
IMPE RIAL 2 039
V E LV E T 2 017
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 20 02
FJO RD 2 012
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P OLLE N 20 41
B RICK 115
P OPPY 2031
REED >
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SILK CLOUD Floating in the sk y a moon Together, we give the sun a sister
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This weightless yarn shines with radiance. Knit Silk Cloud solo for an ethereal fabric or combine for a glowing halo.
CONTENT
60% Kid Mohair 40% Silk
LACE WEIGHT
330 yds / 30 0 m, 0.88 oz / 25 g 20 st s = 4" on 7 US / 4. 5 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
R A SPBE RRY 10 6
B O RDE AUX 2 018
IMPE RIAL 2 039
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V E LV E T 2 017
D USK 218 6
SUIT 2 016
DE E P WATE R 2185
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 2 0 02
FJO RD 2 012
COV E 2 038
P O OL 2027
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P O L LE N 2 0 41
TAN G O 2 037
B RICK 115
P OPPY 2031
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S TA C C AT O An empt y field a tree and the echo of cicada
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With a touch of silk, the rhy thmic t wist of Staccato creates elegantly def ined stitches with vibrant sheen.
CONTENT
70% Super wa sh Merino 30% Silk
FINGERING WEIGHT
191 yds / 175 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 30 st s = 4" on 2 US / 2.75 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
B O RDE AUX 2 018
IMPE RIAL 2 039
V E LV E T 2 017
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D USK 218 6
SUIT 2 016
DE E P WATE R 2185
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R APHITE 20 02
FJO RD 2 012
COV E 2 038
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P OLLE N 20 41
TAN G O 2 037
B RICK 115
P OPPY 2031
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TWIG Only the shoots of new leaves, budding flowers, and rays of white light
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A unique combination of three f ibers, Twig knit s into a sof t and cool fabric with the kind of drape that is simply ef for tless.
CONTENT
4 6% Linen 42% Rec ycled Silk 12% Wool
SPORT WEIGHT
190 yds / 174 m, 1.76 oz / 50 g 22 st s = 4" on 4 US / 3. 5 mm
WHITE 218 0
IVO RY 2 0 0 4
B O NE 2181
A SH 2 0 03
FO G 2 035
MINE R AL 2022
C AFFE INE 13
TAR 11
A BYSS 20 01
IMPE RIAL 2 039
BLUE PRINT 203 4
SHO RE 2182
G R A PHITE 2 0 02
FJO RD 2 012
FIE LD 2 032
APPLE 103
P OLLE N 20 41
B RICK 115
P O PPY 2 031
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PA T T E R N D E T A I L S
DIDION 2 skeins Shibui Knits Echo 2 skeins Shibui Knits Silk Cloud Shown in Bone (A) & Deep Water (B)
ANGELOU 4-5 skeins Shibui Knits Birch 3-4 skeins Shibui Knits Cima 1-2 skeins Shibui Knits Drif t Shown in Deep Water
LE GUIN 3–4 skeins Shibui Knits Lunar 6–8 skeins Shibui Knits Maai
WOOLF
Shown in Dusk
9–13 skeins Shibui Knits Echo 1 skein Shibui Knits Lunar Shown in Ash
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CATHER 8–11 skeins Shibui Knits Echo Shown in Deep Water
SONTAG 3–4 skeins Shibui Knits Lunar 6–7 skeins Shibui Knits Pebble Shown in Dusk
PL ATH 3–4 skeins Shibui Knits Cima 7–10 skeins Shibui Knits Echo Shown in Dusk
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