Repair | The Front-side Patch
This is the first post in a series on repairing clothing. I chose simple repairs, that you can do at home with either a sewing machine or by hand. Narita-san […]
Category Archives: Japan
Denim Repair | 9 and 17 Years of Wear
I have had a few requests over the last few months for repair information and how-to’s. Who better to ask about repairs than Osaka’s own Mr. Narita from Brown Tabby. […]
Kagoshima, Japan | Satsuma Buttons
Satsuma porcelain is a technique that was imported to Japan from Korea in the late 16th century. Satsuma buttons were created using the same technique for export to America and […]
Kagoshima, Japan | Satsuma-Yaki
Satsuma-yaki is a type of pottery distinct to Kagoshima. The style is muted, and simple. They resemble the folk crafts of old. Yanagi Soetsu, a great promoter of the mingei or folk […]
Kapital | Century Jeans 7S (Sumi) 5 Months
I picked these up in September of 2012 at the Kobe release. I have been pretty kind to this pair, and the wear has been much less intense compared with […]
Kagoshima, Japan | Kura “Grey”
The dark and damp kura; in English it means storehouse, or barn. However, there are so many types of kura. They are a treasure box for rediscovering the past of rural […]
Kagoshima, Japan | Kura “Green”
The old name for this area is Satsuma. Kagoshima is a large prefecture with rugged verdant mountains. We recently paid a visit to our family’s property at the edge of […]
Albuquerque People
This is a way of saying thanks to the people who bought the Albuquerque Jeans. I tried to personally meet as many of the people who purchased a pair in […]
Okinawa, Japan | Part 3: Colors and Nature of Naha
The natural rustic charm, unintentional refinement: these are what give Okinawa its unique aesthetic. In part 1 and part 2 of this series I wanted to share the unique elements […]
Okinawa, Japan | Part 2: Buildings of Naha : Beauty in Decay
Naha is a city unlike other big cities in Japan. In the first part I introduced Naha through the icon of the city and the island, the shisa. There are […]
Okinawa, Japan | Part 1: Shisa of Naha
Folk crafts are the soul of Okinawa. Up until WWII Okinawa crafts were considered some of the best in Japan. From pottery to textiles, Okinawa was a distant and foreign […]
Kapital | Summer 2013 – Diamonds in the Rough
Summer for Kapital is a hazy Aloha-spirited trip around Ohau. From verdant coastline and palm tree-lined streets to, a military airport and a temple garden. There is also a surprise […]
Koromo | What is Koromo?… Factory and Concept
衣 or Koromo is an extraordinary clothing and accessories company based in Kyoto. I am sure there are so many other companies that aspire to be this excellent. This company […]
