Gift for me!!

1. Gloves by tet.

A long-established glove-making tradition

tet. was born in Higashikagawa, Kagawa Prefecture, a major center of glove-making in Japan.

Its name expresses a wish to share the stories that begin with hands and the craft of Higashikagawa.
Here we introduced gloves and other thoughtful items made for the hands.

tet. products were also offered online during the gallery event.

More about tet.

2. Ceramic brooches by Toutousha

The warmth of the material

Toutousha makes ceramic brooches in Okayama Prefecture.

Each piece is formed and colored by hand using a mold developed from wax.

Handmade animals, flowers and leaves, each slightly different,
give each little brooch its own character.

A small addition to a familiar winter outfit can change the mood of the day.
Try one on a scarf, hat or tote bag, too.

More about Toutousha

3. Thread jewelry by ciito

Color built up, thread by thread

ciito is a one-person practice devoted to designing and making with thread.
As fine threads are layered together, color takes shape and grows richer.

These carefully finished pieces retain small traces of the maker's hands. Using familiar thread, ciito creates jewelry intended to be worn easily and often.

Thread has a soft sheen quite different from metal or natural stone.

More about ciito

4. Folded-fabric accessories by Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano

Traditional craft for everyday life

Based in Matsudo, Chiba Prefecture, the team is led by traditional craftsperson
藤井彩野, who works with a group of women artisans as Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano.

With the idea of bringing tsumami craft into everyday life, the studio moves beyond the silk traditionally used for kanzashi hair ornaments while preserving the folding skills and adapting the designs for modern use.

We also showed aroma diffusers made by applying the same folding technique to washi paper, bringing the craft into the home.

More about Tsumami Kanzashi Ayano