{"title":"Japan Threads","description":"\u003ch4 data-start=\"75\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eCollaborate with a Japanese weaving factory founded in the Showa era.\u003cbr data-start=\"95\" data-end=\"98\"\u003e Back when kimonos were all the rage, this workshop started by making \u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eobi (sashes) and hair accessories\u003c\/strong\u003e , all of which were made by hand using traditional tools.\u003cbr data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"143\"\u003e The spirit continues to this day— \u003cstrong data-start=\"153\" data-end=\"166\"\u003emachine weaving and hand weaving go hand in hand\u003c\/strong\u003e , safeguarding traditional craftsmanship.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"177\" data-end=\"270\"\u003e From selecting yarn, dyeing silk, weaving techniques, patterns to design drawings, every step was discussed repeatedly with top craftsmen.\u003cbr data-start=\"209\" data-end=\"212\"\u003e The selected thread was extremely fine and rare, making the process fraught with difficulties.\u003cbr data-start=\"234\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e The hardships at that time are too numerous to recount, but I vaguely remember countless meetings, trials, and personal visits to factories.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"272\" data-end=\"311\"\u003e It is precisely because of their slow and persistent work that\u003cbr data-start=\"284\" data-end=\"287\"\u003e This bracelet can become \"a part of your life and a symbol of eternity\".\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"313\" data-end=\"424\"\u003e To complete this rope,\u003cbr data-start=\"322\" data-end=\"325\"\u003e I went to Tokyo for six months on a business visa in 2022.\u003cbr data-start=\"343\" data-end=\"346\"\u003e I traveled to and from Kyoto multiple times by Shinkansen, faced countless emails, and the challenge of language barriers.\u003cbr data-start=\"372\" data-end=\"375\"\u003e Through translation and unwavering determination,\u003cbr data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"390\"\u003e Finally, the thing I \"wanted to do\" came true.\u003cbr data-start=\"408\" data-end=\"411\"\u003e Perhaps a little slow, but not absent.\u003c\/h4\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"infinity-japan-blue-無限","title":"Infinity Japan Blue","description":"\u003ch4 data-end=\"640\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"638\" data-start=\"623\"\u003eInfinity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"692\" data-start=\"642\"\u003e The infinite red rope is inspired by \u003cstrong data-end=\"663\" data-start=\"649\"\u003ethe mathematical symbol for infinity (∞)\u003c\/strong\u003e , symbolizing \u003cstrong data-end=\"689\" data-start=\"673\"\u003ethe limitless nature of life and the infinite energy of life\u003c\/strong\u003e .\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"702\" data-start=\"694\"\u003e It reminds us: \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\u003cul data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"703\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"703\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"719\" data-start=\"705\"\u003e Don't limit yourself, life has no limits. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"720\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"740\" data-start=\"722\"\u003e Don't let anyone define who you are or what you should do. \u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"741\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"772\" data-start=\"743\"\u003e Don't label yourself easily, allow for all possibilities, and allow yourself unlimited growth.\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch4 data-end=\"852\" data-start=\"774\"\u003e Wearing an infinity red string signifies inner abundance, giving oneself blessings and confidence. 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