Tezomeya Summer
This summer I am planning to show a few samples across the US to promote, showcase, and sell Tezomeya’s products. If you see anything you like please let me know […]
Category Archives: Made in Japan
Japanese Textiles | A Simple Guide
This is a simple guide to Japanese countryside textiles. I hope you can gain a little insight from the simple descriptions, and I encourage readers to follow up on something […]
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 […]
Albuquerque 2nd and Final Run.
Info Albuquerque will be limited to 10 pairs. This is a first-come first-served basis. If you want to commit to buy a pair please email me and follow the process […]
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 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 […]
John Lofgren & Co. | Ecru Chambray Work Shirt
Ecru in Japanese is called “kinari” and is raw and unbleached. John Lofgren & Co. have used this kinari to make a simple and versatile shirt. The soft and natural ecru […]
Moto Leather | Pecos Boots
Moto Leather is the culmination of Hideo Motoike’s lifelong collection of vintage oddities. You can read more on that story here. A leather artist and a connoisseur of vintage his […]
Tezomeya | Kyoto Organic Craft Dyeing
Masaaki and Tomoko are the couple behind the brillant work going on at Tezomeya. Kyoto is where they call home. Their studio is a short walk from The Kyoto Imperial […]
