Collaborate with a Japanese weaving factory founded in the Showa era.
Back when kimonos were all the rage, this workshop started by making obi (sashes) and hair accessories , all of which were made by hand using traditional tools.
The spirit continues to this day— machine weaving and hand weaving go hand in hand , safeguarding traditional craftsmanship.
From selecting yarn, dyeing silk, weaving techniques, patterns to design drawings, every step was discussed repeatedly with top craftsmen.
The selected thread was extremely fine and rare, making the process fraught with difficulties.
The hardships at that time are too numerous to recount, but I vaguely remember countless meetings, trials, and personal visits to factories.
It is precisely because of their slow and persistent work that
This bracelet can become "a part of your life and a symbol of eternity".
To complete this rope,
I went to Tokyo for six months on a business visa in 2022.
I traveled to and from Kyoto multiple times by Shinkansen, faced countless emails, and the challenge of language barriers.
Through translation and unwavering determination,
Finally, the thing I "wanted to do" came true.
Perhaps a little slow, but not absent.