What are we doing when the slower moments at the market?
Craft markets are full of energy—friendly faces, creative displays, and one-of-a-kind items everywhere you look. But not every moment is busy. So, what are we doing behind the booth when…
Sustainable Kimono Fashion: How Upcycling Preserves Japanese Tradition
In today’s fast fashion culture, where clothing is often treated as disposable, traditional garments like kimono stand as a reminder of craftsmanship, longevity, and beauty that should never be wasted.…
The Importance of Bowing (お辞儀) in Japanese Culture
In Japan, bowing—or お辞儀 (Ojigi)—is more than a simple gesture. It’s a powerful and respectful form of non-verbal communication that expresses gratitude, humility, apology, and reverence. Bowing is used in…
Seigaiha (青海波) – The Wave Pattern
In the rich tapestry of Japanese design, few patterns are as iconic and enduring as Seigaiha (青海波), which translates to “blue ocean waves.” This stunning motif captures the beauty and…
Let’s invite your friends to have dinner!
How are you doing in the winter time? It has been cold at negative temperatures in Toronto. In that time, Let’s invite your friends to have dinner!! As you can…
Our products are available in a retail shop!!
Hello, we would like to announce our products are available in a retail shop in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Mainly, there are necklaces and earrings that we have shown in this…
Red Frame Kimono Purse For Hanging Out!!
This purse is very unique with a frame. This kimono pattern is drowned maple leaves and flowers reminding us of the autumn season but you can use anytime because of…
Coming‐of‐age ceremony（成人式）14th, January
After the New Year, about 2nd Monday of January, we have a ceremony for young people who became adults at the age of 20 of the year. At 20 years…
How Colourful flower it is!
This beautiful Tsumami Zaiku (if you want to know what it is, please go here) is great for using as a broach, applying on your bag, your hat… There are…
Ready for shopping!!
This is a Tote bag used Blue Kimono fabric. Great for New Year shopping! You can put laptop, books in this bag. Wide 28cm, Height 42cm, Included Frame or Handle…