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I wish you all a very happy New Year
As we approach the end of 2025, it is undeniable that this has been yet another year of profound transformation. Since summer, my days have been filled with commitments, leaving...
I wish you all a very happy New Year
As we approach the end of 2025, it is undeniable that this has been yet another year of profound transformation. Since summer, my days have been filled with commitments, leaving...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (２): Sorabik...
For many, the term sorabiki-bata (空引機) may be unfamiliar. Unlike the more compact takahata (高機), or upright looms used for tsuzure-ori, the sorabiki-bata is a large and complex loom. It...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (２): Sorabik...
For many, the term sorabiki-bata (空引機) may be unfamiliar. Unlike the more compact takahata (高機), or upright looms used for tsuzure-ori, the sorabiki-bata is a large and complex loom. It...
I am back from Vienna.
Since the end of last month, I’ve been away in Europe for a combination of work and holiday. My days were filled with fabric sourcing and market research, while my...
I am back from Vienna.
Since the end of last month, I’ve been away in Europe for a combination of work and holiday. My days were filled with fabric sourcing and market research, while my...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (1): The Ev...
In the coming series, I will be writing about the craftsmanship and techniques of Nishijin weaving. The loom is likely one of the earliest inventions in human history. As humans...
The Technology of Nishijin Weaving (1): The Ev...
In the coming series, I will be writing about the craftsmanship and techniques of Nishijin weaving. The loom is likely one of the earliest inventions in human history. As humans...
2025 Nishijin Flower Report (May : Rose)
The roses are in full bloom this season. Although it's a bit of a distance from Nishijin, if you're looking to enjoy roses in Kyoto, I recommend the Kyoto Botanical...
2025 Nishijin Flower Report (May : Rose)
The roses are in full bloom this season. Although it's a bit of a distance from Nishijin, if you're looking to enjoy roses in Kyoto, I recommend the Kyoto Botanical...
Rethinking Japanese Luxury (5): Luxury, the way...
At our company, we do not define traditional crafts as “luxury” in the sense commonly used in today’s luxury industry. However, there is no doubt that they are exceptional objects—masterpieces—that...
Rethinking Japanese Luxury (5): Luxury, the way...
At our company, we do not define traditional crafts as “luxury” in the sense commonly used in today’s luxury industry. However, there is no doubt that they are exceptional objects—masterpieces—that...