Indigo Monday
Yamato Indigo Starter Kit
$ 48.00
Looking for a weekend crafting project? Look no further than Shibori, a sophisticated indigo textile dyeing technique. Often referred to as “Japanese tie-dye”, Shibori dyeing uses clamping and binding techniques to create beautiful white and indigo patterns on everything from silk to leather.
This kit contains everything you need to make your own Shibori creations: a pack of natural Yamato indigo dye, wooden sticks, rubber bands, a few pairs of gloves, two tenugui, and two cotton bandanas to experiment with. Yamato Indigo is a natural powder dye consisting of extracts from indigo plants, making it non-toxic and safe for use for all ages. Easy to use, Yamato indigo doesn’t require fermentation or heating- just add water and start dyeing!
About Curious Corners
Curious Corners was founded in 2014 in New York City by Sayaka Toyama. Her team leads indigo workshops, provides dyeing services, and produces products to promote the rich history of indigo and other Japanese textile traditions. Curious Corners believes the truest shade of indigo comes from nature and not a color chart, so they work with and produce only non-toxic natural indigo.
Includes: Yamato Indigo (10 g.), 4 White Cotton Bandanas (20” x 20”), 10 Wooden Sticks, 20 Rubber Bands, 2 Pairs of Rubber Gloves, One Bottle of Vinegar, Instructions.
Dimensions: Height: 7 ½” Width: 5 ½”
Made in the USA
Lana Room Shoes
$ 80.00
Lana is a collection of 100% cotton luxury towels, robes and slippers. Their beautiful color is similar to wool, but the cotton weave makes the texture feel as soft as cashmere. These comfy slippers take after traditional Japanese room shoes and keep your feet warm and comfortable after a long day at work.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Sizes:
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Size |
US Women’s Shoe |
US Men’s Shoe |
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Medium |
7 – 8 |
5.5 – 6.5 |
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Large |
8.5 – 9.5 11.5 – 13 |
7 – 8 |
Care: Machine washable. Dry in the shade.
Imabari, Japan
Sasawashi Wool Room Boots
$ 82.00
The classic Japanese room shoe gets a reboot with these cozy boot slippers from Saswashi. This warm-weather version of our best-selling Sasawashi Room Boot features a warm wool surface and Sasawashi fabric lining, to naturally absorb moisture from the skin. The combination of antibacterial Kumazasa fibers and breathable washi threads keeps these room boots feeling fresh and comfortable even after repeated use. The result is a cozy and warm winter slipper that you can wear over and over again.
About Sasawashi
Sasawashi was founded as a reaction to the wastefulness and ephemeral lifespan of the textile industry. Made from absorbent washi (Japanese paper) threads infused with antibacterial Kumazasa plant fibers, this innovative fabric contains natural deodorizing properties that prevent mildew growth and fiber deterioration. From room shoes to scrub towels, every piece in the Sasawashi collection stays true to its founding principles: comfort, longevity, and simplicity.
Materials: Sasawashi fabric, polyester sole
Sizes:
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Size |
US Women’s Shoe |
US Men’s Shoe |
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Medium |
7 – 8.5 |
5.5 – 7 |
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Large |
9 – 10.5 |
7.5 – 9 |
Care: Machine wash in a net with similar colors. Do not bleach or tumble dry.
Osaka, Japan
Lana Bathrobe
$ 370.00
Lana is a collection of 100% cotton luxury towels, robes and slippers. Their beautiful color is similar to wool, but the cotton weave makes the texture feel as soft as cashmere. The Lana bathrobe is perfect for relaxing in your home and in the spa, keeping you warm and comfortable on your days off.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: Large: Chest: 23”, Sleeve: 18½“, Length: 46”
Medium: Chest: 20”, Sleeve: 18½“, Length: 40”
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
My First Shoes DIY Kit - Nico
$ 115.00
Have a hand in crafting your baby’s first steps with this DIY shoe kit, and enjoy a pair of leather baby shoes that your baby will love to waddle in. With easy-to-follow instructions, this kit is a great gift for new parents or a creative activity for couples dreaming about their soon-to-be-born baby.
Each piece of leather is finished with gentle vegetable tans, and the included wax linen threads have great longevity. All it takes is 2-3 hours, a bit of muscle, and scissors to make these head turning unisex heirlooms. Features a cushioned insole and anti-skid pads for safety.
About Umelo Ihc
Founded by shoe designer Aki Honda and product designer Yuuko Tateshi, Umelo IHC was born from the wish to invent shoes that their own children would love to wear. Honda and Tateshi incorporate safe and natural materials, like tannin leather, into their designs to ensure that they are safe for the smallest of wearers. Every step of the process, from dying the leather to assembly and packaging, is done by hand at their small Kamakura studio, located about an hour outside of Tokyo by train.
Materials: Body and Outsole: vegetable tanned leather; Insole: pigskin with shock absorption
Dimensions: 12cm (approx. a US size 4.5) For children 6-18 mos.
Kamakura, Japan
Lattice Towel
$ 21.00
Materials: 100% Cotton
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
| Bath Towel (XL) | 33½” x 57" |
| Compact Bath Towel (L) | 22¾” x 42¼” |
| Hand Towel (M) | 14¼” x 33½” |
| Washcloth (S) | 14¼” x 14¼” |
| Blanket (XXL) | 63" x 82½" |
Kamawanu Tenugui - Sake Cup
$ 20.00
We are pleased to offer this series of vividly designed and beautifully illustrated tenugui towels. These multipurpose textiles have been used for centuries as handkerchiefs, gift wrap, napkins, and wall art. This collection is dyed using the “chusen” method, which has been practiced since the Meiji period. This method has a characteristic appearance due to the fact that the dye produces different shades of color depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity at the time of dying. These 100% cotton towels are reversible and the pattern appears on both the front and reverse sides.
About Tenugui Towels
A tenugui towel is a thin vibrantly-printed Japanese textile that typically measures 35 cm in width and 90 cm in length. Like furoshiki, it can be used for wrapping gifts, bottles, and other common items. It also makes an absorbent dish towel and washcloth. Tenuguis can also be purposed into table runners, placemats, curtains- the sky’s the limit! They are often given as gifts or souvenirs from travelers in Japan.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: 35.5" L x 13" W
Care: Machine wash cold and line dry. With each wash, it is inevitable that the dye will fade and the cloth will soften. This is a unique quality of the chusen dyeing technique. As is normal for tenugui towels, the edges are plainly cut and not hemmed which may fray.
Tokyo, Japan
Lana Towel
$ 19.00
Woven on slow Japanese looms, the luxurious Lana towel has a soft, cashmere-like weave. Though it's made from 100% cotton, the Lana towel has a beautifully muted color reminiscent of pure wool. This sophisticated towel collection offers a plush, blanket-like texture and pairs beautifully with brass hardware.
About Japanese Towels
Japanese towels are known as some of the most absorbent towels in the world. Traditionally compact and lightweight, their functional design is perfect for travel, daily use, and easy storage. Our slow-loomed towels are made the traditional way in Imabari, where towel-making has been the regional specialty for over 200 years. Soft and comforting, each towel pampers your skin as gently as a plush blanket.
Learn about how Japanese towels are made on our Journal.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
| Bath Towel (XL) | 33½” x 57" |
| Compact Bath Towel (L) | 22¾” x 43¼” |
| Hand Towel (M) | 14¼” x 33½” |
| Washcloth (S) | 14¼” x 14¼” |
| Blanket (XXL) | 63" x 95" |
Sasawashi Beanie
$ 82.00
Made with Sasawashi’s all-natural technical fibers, this unisex beanie keeps you warm and comfortable in the dipping temperatures. The subtly revolutionary design features a ribbed wool front and an inside layer made from performance-ready Sasawashi fibers. These fibers are woven with washi paper threads, which provides layers of thermal insulation to keep your head warm without overheating. The inner Sasawashi texture also provides frictionless traction against the scalp, preventing the beanie from sliding off during use. Stylish and comfortable, this classic beanie is a daily staple that you’ll enjoy winter-long, year after year.
Unisex. One size fits all.
Materials: Outer: 100% Wool, Inner: Sasawashi fabric (70% Washi Paper, 30% Rayon)
Dimensions: One size fits all.
Care: Hand wash. Do not bleach or tumble dry.
Osaka, Japan
Tourer Ballistic Backpack
$ 90.00
A fortified update to our Tourer Element Backpack, the Tourer Ballistic Backpack has all of the same thoughtful design features but reinforced with tarpaulin fabric accents. This military spec fabric is especially dense and rugged, and its improved tear and abrasion resistance makes it an ideal material for a functional high-use bag. It features a padded tablet sleeve, a side water bottle pocket, a rear zippered access to the internal compartment, and padded shoulder straps and sternum strap for comfort. The unique triangular shape expands for increased storage and makes it a great choice for one shoulder use.
About Harvest Label
Established in 1995 in Osaka, Japan, Harvest Label is a lifestyle accessories brand that fuses functional aesthetics with master craftsmanship to create military spec bags for men and women. They take great pride in the details of construction, and every stitch is meticulously inspected to ensure a superior experience for the end user.
Materials: Polyester, Tarpaulin
Dimensions: Height: 17”, Width: 12”, Diameter: 7”
Care: Spot clean with mild soap and sponge.
Designed in Osaka, Japan. Manufactured in Vietnam
Vintage Waffle Towel
$ 17.00
The Vintage Waffle towel combines the sophistication of expertly woven fibers with the comfort of lived-in textiles. Threads of cotton and linen intertwine into small plaits, creating a subtle waffle pattern for a soft textured touch that feels as as cozy as a favorite sweater.
Materials: 95% Cotton, 5% Linen
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. Avoid bleach or fabric softeners. To dry, hang or tumble dry on low.
Imabari, Japan
| Bath Towel (XL) | 30¾” x 57” |
| Compact Bath Towel (L) | 22¾” x 43¼” |
| Hand Towel (M) | 14¼” x 32¾” |
| Washcloth (S) | 11¾” x 12¾” |
| Blanket (XXL) | 49¼” x 74¾” |
Chambray Block Towel
$ 9.00
The Chambray Block towel features a tightly woven chambray front and a loose terry back and side. Typically found in work shirts and featherweight summer dresses, chambray is an ideal middle point between casual and polished and feels fantastic on your skin. This towel comes in 5 boldly saturated hues in a color block motif that will complement a contemporary bathroom or just a day out by the pool.
About Japanese Towels
Japanese towels are known as some of the most absorbent towels in the world. Traditionally compact and lightweight, their functional design is perfect for travel, daily use, and easy storage. Our slow-loomed towels are made the traditional way in Imabari, where towel-making has been the regional specialty for over 200 years. Soft and comforting, each towel pampers your skin as gently as a plush blanket.
Material: 100% Cotton
Care: Machine wash with cold water and mild detergent. No bleach or fabric softeners. Hang or tumble dry low.
Imabari, Japan
Dimensions:
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Washcloth (S) |
9.84” L x 9.84” W |
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|
Hand Towel (M) |
31.5” L x 13.39” W |
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|
51.2” L x 24.8” W |
Leather Room Shoes
$ 206.00
Put your feet up and unwind with these luxurious leather room shoes from Flying Apartment. Made from plush suede-like leather, these beautiful slippers feature soft padding for your feet to sink into after a long day of walking. Designed with Flying Apartment’s “home as a vehicle” philosophy, the back folds down for easy storage in your suitcase or if you simply prefer wearing them as a slipper. The remarkably soft leather is washable for durability and daily wear. Comfortable and durable, these are the kind of shoes that make you feel at home no matter where you are.
Please note: This item is made to order from Japan. Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery. Contact info@rikumo.com with any questions or requests.
About Flying Apartment
The rules and duties that define our world can often create borders, both physical and emotional. Flying Apartment is a project to transcend the physical borders of our homes and recast the home as a portable feeling, a “vehicle that can fly anywhere.” Its concept is simple: to make comfortable, quality products that you can take with you in your travels and that make any stop feel just like home.
Materials: Leather
Sizes:
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Size |
US Women’s Shoe |
US Men’s Shoe |
|
Medium |
6.5 – 8 |
5 – 6.5 |
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Large |
8.5 – 10 |
7 – 8.5 |
Care: Hand-wash gently with a light detergent and dry in the shade.
Tokyo, Japan
Leather Room Sandals
$ 206.00
Inspired by traditional Zori and Geta sandals, these indoor sandals are made with luxurious suede-like leather. Bespoke details, like the traditional middle tong placement (meant to simulate the act of walking barefoot) and an elevated cushioned sole pay tribute to the traditional Japanese sandal shape. Designed with Flying Apartment’s “home as a vehicle” philosophy, the soft leather is washable for durability and everyday wear.
Please note: This item is made to order from Japan. Please allow 8-12 weeks for delivery. Contact info@rikumo.com with any questions or requests.
About Flying Apartment
The rules and duties that define our world can often create borders, both physical and emotional. Flying Apartment is a project to transcend the physical borders of our homes and recast the home as a portable feeling, a “vehicle that can fly anywhere.” Its concept is simple: to make comfortable, quality products that you can take with you in your travels and that make any stop feel just like home.
Materials: Leather
Sizes:
|
Size |
US Women’s Shoe |
US Men’s Shoe |
|
Medium |
6.5 – 8 |
5 – 6.5 |
|
Large |
8.5 – 10 |
7 – 8.5 |
Care: Hand-wash gently with a light detergent and dry in the shade.
Tokyo, Japan
Sashiko Embroidered Coaster
$ 7.00
This special coaster is the result of a collaboration between artist Toshiyuki Fukuda and sashiko embroidery artisan Kenichi Ohazama. Using traditional sashiko embroidery with near-mathematical precision, each coaster features geometric patterns that combine twenty-first century graphics with Japanese folk art motifs. The sturdy textile is made from 100% cotton woven into a strong quilted jacquard weave that easily washes away spills. Each Sashiko coaster is individually cut from a larger textile, making each pattern slightly different from the others.
About Sashiko Embroidery
Sashiko, which translates to “little stabs” in Japanese, is a hand-sewing technique that originated in ancient Japan. Sashiko stitches were traditionally used to decorate and repair homespun peasant clothes in times where resources were scarce. Using geometric patterns with common motifs like waves, mountains, bamboos, or overlapping diamonds, sashiko combined decoration with reparation, with its resulting beauty demanding to know: why just mend and make do when you can mend and make better?
Materials: 100% cotton
Dimensions: Height: 4” Width: 4”
Care: Machine wash in cold water with similar colors and gentle detergent.
Fukushima, Japan
Furoshiki Cloth - Oboro
$ 8.00
Furoshiki is a traditional Japanese wrapping cloth that is used to wrap all sorts of objects, often in elaborate shapes. In Japanese culture, furoshiki functions as a method of communication, with its many knots and ties representing the ties between people.
Commonly used to pack lunches and wrap gifts, furoshiki is a fun and eco-friendly way to take your essentials on the go! This series includes various sizes of furoshiki to wrap a wide range of items.
Looking for more ideas? Read our Furoshiki tutorials on our Journal, or become a true master with the Furoshiki Handbook.
Materials: cottonDimensions:
35cm (13¾" x 13¾")
50cm (19½" x 19½")
70cm (27½" x 27½")
Tourer Element Backpack
$ 90.00
The Tourer Element Backpack has all of the features and compartments needed to become an integral part of your everyday carry. Made with performance fabrics in three muted colors, it features a padded tablet sleeve, a side water bottle pocket, a rear zippered access to the internal compartment, and padded shoulder straps for comfort. The unique triangular shape expands for increased storage, and makes it a great choice for one shoulder use.
About Harvest Label
Established in 1995 in Osaka, Japan, Harvest Label is a lifestyle accessories brand that fuses functional aesthetics with master craftsmanship to create military spec bags for men and women. They take great pride in the details of construction, and every stitch is meticulously inspected to ensure superior experience for the end user.
Materials: Polyester, Leather
Dimensions: Height: 17”, Width: 12”, Diameter: 7”
Care: Spot clean with mild soap and sponge.
Designed in Osaka, Japan. Manufactured in Vietnam
Hasami Porcelain Planter Set - Small
$ 40.00
Like the rest of our beloved Hasami collection, this modular planter set is made from an organic mixture of porcelain and clay. This set includes a planter with a centered hole to drain your plants, as well as an accompanying plate to stack underneath. Its brutalist form brings harmony and symmetry to an otherwise lush living plant body.
About Hasami
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine and the geometrical, clean shapes of mid-century modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Materials: Clay, Porcelain
Dimensions: Planter: Height: 4.25” Diameter: 3.25”
Plate: Height: 0.75” Diameter: 3.25”
Nagasaki, Japan
Hasami Porcelain Planter Set - Large
$ 68.00
Like the rest of our beloved Hasami collection, this modular planter set is made from an organic mixture of porcelain and clay. This set includes a planter with a centered hole to drain your plants, as well as an accompanying plate to stack underneath. Its brutalist form brings harmony and symmetry to an otherwise lush living plant body.
About Hasami
Hasami Porcelain is designed by Taku Shimoto, whose pieces embody a "tortoise lifestyle": slow, steady, and long-lasting. His modular, stackable pieces are inspired by lacquer tiered boxes used in Japanese cuisine, and the geometrical, clean shapes of mid-century modern design. Hasami Porcelain is made in Hasami, Nagasaki, where ceramics have been the main craft industry for 400 years.
Please note: because of the handmade nature of Hasami pieces, some pieces may experience slight variations in glaze and colors. Please contact us at info@rikumo.com with any questions.
Materials: Clay, PorcelainDimensions: Planter: Height: 4” Diameter: 5.75”
Plate: Height: 1” Diameter: 5.75”
Nagasaki, Japan
Kamawanu Tenugui - Millstone
$ 20.00
We are pleased to offer this series of vividly designed and beautifully illustrated tenugui towels. These multipurpose textiles have been used for centuries as handkerchiefs, gift wrap, napkins, and wall art. This collection is dyed using the “chusen” method, which has been practiced since the Meiji period. This method has a characteristic appearance due to the fact that the dye produces different shades of color depending on the weather, temperature, and humidity at the time of dying. These 100% cotton towels are reversible and the pattern appears on both the front and reverse sides.
About Tenugui Towels
A tenugui towel is a thin vibrantly-printed Japanese textile that typically measures 35 cm in width and 90 cm in length. Like furoshiki, it can be used for wrapping gifts, bottles, and other common items. It also makes an absorbent dish towel and washcloth. Tenuguis can also be purposed into table runners, placemats, curtains- the sky’s the limit! They are often given as gifts or souvenirs from travelers in Japan.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: 35.5" L x 13" W
Care: Machine wash cold and line dry. With each wash, it is inevitable that the dye will fade and the cloth will soften. This is a unique quality of the chusen dyeing technique. As is normal for tenugui towels, the edges are plainly cut and not hemmed which may fray.
Tokyo, Japan
Tobe-yaki Ceramic Cup - Gradation
$ 38.00
These artful cups are a youthful reinvention of the traditional Japanese pottery style of Tobe-Yaki. Characterized by thick, smooth porcelain glazed with indigo and white patterns, Tobe-Yaki porcelain has been a distinctive Japanese craft style for centuries. More recently, young artists in the village of Tobe are taking the movement in new directions, introducing new glazing techniques like dip-dye and ombre designs while still using the distinct traditional features of the style.
About Tobe-Yaki
A traditional Japanese craft art, Tobe-Yaki pottery is known for its distinctive indigo blue patterns against a pure white porcelain base. Since the 1770's these clean, thick pieces have been made by hand in the town of Tobe, which has a flourishing porcelain industry based on modern craftsmanship.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Small - Height: 3.5" Diameter: 2.5"
Medium - Height: 4.25" Diameter: 3"
Care: Handwash only
Ehime, Japan
Drip Bowl
$ 48.00
The handmade Drip Bowl showcases two important parts of the making process: craftsmanship and spontaneity. Each piece is fired with a homemade “kiln glaze” that changes color in the kiln so that not even the maker knows what the piece will look like until it is finished. The result is a feathered effect that drips down from its edges like watercolor seeping through paper. At once colorful and serene, this artful bowl turns your weekly farmers’ market bounty into an instant still life.
Because Sakuzan pieces are made to order, some pieces may exhibit some discrepancies in glazing. The glaze features miniscule cracks: this is intentional and an integral part of the ceramic minou yaki aesthetic tradition.
About Sakuzan
Nestled in a small workshop in the mountain village of Toki, Sakuzan is a ceramic studio that consistently pushes the envelope of mino ware ceramic tradition. Every detail that defines Sakuzan tableware is designed to complement the food that will be served on it. From adjusting the rim of a cup to facilitate drinking to choosing a glaze that complements the type of food served, each piece is crafted with the user in mind. To hold each piece is to witness its formative dignity; to use it is to understand its functional beauty.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Diameter: 7" Height: 2"
Care: Handwash with a gentle detergent and dry immediately. Microwave and oven safe. Not stovetop or dishwasher safe.
Toki, Japan
Drip Cup
$ 24.00
The handmade Drip Cup showcases two important parts of the making process: craftsmanship and spontaneity. Each piece is fired with a homemade “kiln glaze” that changes color in the kiln so that not even the maker knows what the piece will look like until it is finished. The effect reveals a runny effect dripping down from its edges, simulating a cup overflowing with generosity. At once colorful and serene, this artful cup is the perfect partner for slow mornings with a cup of tea or afternoon visits with friends.
Because Sakuzan pieces are made to order, the may exhibit some discrepancies in glazing. The glaze features miniscule cracks: this is intentional and an integral part of the ceramic minou yaki aesthetic tradition.
About Sakuzan
Nestled in a small workshop in the mountain village of Toki, Sakuzan is a ceramic studio that consistently pushes the envelope of mino ware ceramic tradition. Every detail that defines Sakuzan tableware is designed to complement the food that will be served on it. From adjusting the rim of a cup to facilitate drinking to choosing a glaze that complements the type of food served, each piece is crafted with the user in mind. To hold each piece is to witness its formative dignity; to use it is to understand its functional beauty.
Materials: Clay
Dimensions: Diameter: 3 1/2" Height: 2 1/2"
Care: Handwash with a gentle detergent and dry immediately. Microwave and oven safe. Not stovetop or dishwasher safe.
Toki, Japan
LINK Furoshiki "Hida Express" - Navy
$ 55.00
Printed using traditional methods by craftspeople in a workshop on the outskirts of Tokyo, this multipurpose furoshiki is perfect for gift wrapping, carrying, wearing, or simply displaying. Each design is submitted by a collective of female designers and artists.
From the artist:
“The Hida Express is a limited express train that runs from Toyoma to Takayama through the Japanese Alps. On this journey, all sense of time and orientation seemed to disappear as we snaked, sped, crawled, ambled, rocketed and twisted through mountain upon mountain, every turn revealing rushing rivers and glinting waterfalls only momentarily glanced.” — Hannah Waldron
About Link Collective
LINK is a collaborative design collective that produces textiles and design products from around the world. LINK was born from a strong creative background and a desire to merge international design with traditional Japanese production methods. LINK is a unique and challenging project conducted long-distance, entirely via the internet, by women with a global vision. Collaborating with a select network of artists and designers from around the world, it aims to cross cultures and generations by creating beautiful and functional products.
LINK’s mission statement is “From Japan to the world and from the world to Japan”.
Materials: 100% Cotton
Dimensions: 35.4” L x 35.4” W
Care: Handwash
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