Posted on 07/12/202407/24/2024 by yoko.ito

Explore Japan in Brooklyn

Join Us on July 27th! We're hosting an exciting collaboration event with Japanlyn, where you can enjoy Japanese culture and meet Japanese craft vendors.

About The Event

📅 Date: July 27, Saturday
⏰Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍Location: Japan Village 2nd Fl, Brooklyn

What You Can Expect

Japanese Craft Makers Market
12:00 PM – 6:00 PM:
Explore a wide variety of Japanese products, Japanese crafts and souvenirs. The pop-up will be open throughout the event.

Performance Schedule:
3:00 PM: Kendama Performance by @kendamayaofficial
Watch skilled Kendama players showcase their talents with incredible tricks and stunts.

4:00 PM: Yosakoi Performance (Confirming)
Experience the lively and energetic Yosakoi dance performance.

5:00 PM: Taiko Performance by @peaceful___forest from Japan. Enjoy the powerful and mesmerizing rhythms of traditional Japanese Taiko drumming.

Additional Attractions:
Workshops for Kendama, Yosakoi, and Taiko: Participate in workshops to learn and play these traditional Japanese activities and connect with the community.

Meet The Artists!

Meloncholy Co.

Meloncholy Co. is an NYC based passion project started by Alice. Alice designs and hand-makes items such as greeting cards, stickers, washi tape and more inspired by her nostalgic love for her Asian heritage, culture, foods, video game characters, and iconic pop characters.

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Kazaria3

Selling Handmade hat with Japanese fabric and handmade kimono.

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misa kiln it

Handmade functional ceramics

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JOGI NO YUME

JOGI NO YUME we take pride in curating handcrafted products, each imbued with the essence of Japan. Our dedication to quality and the use of authentic Japanese supplies ensure that every piece tells a unique story. We made every piece from our heart and hoping to bring along joy to all the New Yorker.

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Nappel

Pop Up Sox are made by Japanese craftsmen using special knitting machines that create the 3-D animal ears and hands that pop out– babies love them and so do grown-ups! They are ideal baby shower gifts.

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Lunaris

Hand crafted from start to finish. Lunaris Jewelry by NYC based Japanese designer Airi Nishiguchi captures the purity and effervescence of the moment you see a rainbow or a full moon. With dozens of designs available in Sterling Silver, Brass and 14k gf, you can bring a bit of charm and delight to your look.

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Pucci Ropa Jewelry

Handmade starling silver/brass jewelry. Made with special tool that creates organic and abstract shape. Enjoy a unique jewelry and hidden massages. ~chihiro takeshita~  I put my idea that comes from my experiences, feelings and favorite things into my design.  Each shapes and designes are slightly different each other as you are. Same meanings, but from different aspect. I want people to feel the energy through the jewelry.

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Unipaca Studio

Cute handmade stationery items like vinyl stickers, sticker sheets, and acrylic keychains! I also enjoy drawing anime-inspired art prints and have many future projects to come!

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Hirokoco

I’d like to share my handmade ceramics for a small happiness and heeling of your life.　Which is some unique or useful table wear or object.

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Bun's Blooms

I am an Asian American artist based out of Queens creating cute and culturally-inspired designs in the form of stationary items. This includes stickers, magnets, greeting cards and keychains (i.e. asian foods, bao series, relatable moods)

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Karepango

Just your friendly neighborhood part-time artist. Don’t worry about it. 🙂

Dishing out daily doses of whimsical creativity, Karepango is your go-to hub for art that celebrates the humorous, satirical side of everyday life. Infused with our artist’s knack for pulling inspiration from mundane routines, Karepango serves a hearty spread of hand-drawn stickers, prints, pins, and clothing line. Join us at the table where art meets amusement, every purchase supports a bigger, better, and quirkier creation.

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We also have Japanese handmade marketplace where you can find your favorite unique handmade item!

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Posted on 07/06/202407/14/2024 by yoko.ito

Japanese Textile × Modern Design Products & Sustainability

Japanese Textile ×
Modern Design Products & Sustainability

Join us for a unique pop-up event celebrating the beauty and craftsmanship of Japanese textiles. Discover an exquisite collection of handmade and vintage Japanese textile goods, including kimonos, modern accessories, and sustainable fashion pieces. This event is perfect for enthusiasts of Japanese culture, fashion, and craftsmanship.

We will showcase Japanese textile handmade and vintage items, including kimonos, modern accessories, and sustainable fashion pieces. Discover unique collections of items using Japanese textile, such as kimono fabrics. Japanese snacks will also be available.

Schedule and Location

📅 ⏰Date & Time: August 11th, 12-5 PM

📍Location: Resobox, 91 E 3rd St, New York

Admission: Free

Meet Our Vendors!

MEINFINITY

The fabrics have unique designs of such quality that you feel as if you are wearing Japanese artwork. These bags are for anyone who would like to have unique designs based on Japanese culture. By owning your own Japanese bag, you can always have a piece of Japanese culture with you.

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kazaria3

Handmade reversible bucket hat with Javanese fabric.

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Olaf Olsson

Olaf Olsson differentiates itself by combining Japanese fabric and traditional Japanese patterns into fresh, individualistic designs.

The brand is dedicated to a style that both stands out in a crowd while remaining classic. Motivated by a desire to create high quality, unique neckwear and clothing, Olaf Olsson is committed to using the best manufacturers in New York and New England.

This emphasis on craftsmanship and attention to detail reverberate genuinely throughout the brand’s core philosophy. We value and wish to develop long-standing relationships with our customers, who can return to Olaf Olsson each season to add to their collection.

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Iki Kimono NYC

Since 2016, Iki Kimono has worked with women living in Japan to bring the finest vintage kimono to NYC, and reinterprets their use to be worn in a modern, fashion-forward way.

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Akiko Fukuda Illustration

Akiko Fukuda, a New York-based illustrator and Surface Pattern Designer, was born and raised in Japan. In addition to her illustrations, she creates modern textile designs inspired by botanical gardens. These designs are applied to natural fabrics such as silk and cotton, which she personally selects and arranges to have printed in Canada and England. Following the printing process, she utilizes the fabric to craft scarves and small accessories, investing great passion into her work. The hand-rolled hem on her scarves is a particularly artisanal and challenging aspect to achieve. After undergoing extensive training to master the hand-rolled hem technique, she meticulously hand-sews each scarf, adding a special touch to every creation.

Website: https://www.akikofukuda.art/

Contact: hello@akikofukuda.art

Instagram: @akikofukuda_

Facebook: @akikofukuda.illustration

We will have Japanese Sweets And Snacks!

Japanese Melon pan & Michi filled cookies By Tomochi bakery NYC

You can also find unique Japanese handmade collections on our online store!
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Posted on 06/21/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

Japanese accessory brand “ryuroru” creates designs inspired by the ocean and the universe.

We interviewed Ms. Shionoiri, the designer and founder of 'ryuroru,' a Japanese accessory brand with a concept inspired by the 'ocean' and 'space,' who is also active internationally.

Q/The jewelry embodies the image of mature and independent women and gives them confidence when worn. They are sophisticated accessories with such an atmosphere. What was the concept behind this design?

The concept of the brand is “the ocean and the universe”.

In launching the brand, I faced myself and asked myself, “What do I want to make and what do I want to cherish…? Looking back on my life, I realized that I had been drawing and creating things with the themes of “the ocean” and ” universe” since I was a child, and I drew from there.

The ocean and the universe” also appear as keywords. I am a Buddhist myself, and since my junior college was Buddhist-oriented, my experience of feeling that Buddhist art is the ultimate expression of beauty also lives on in my work.

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Q/ What is the image or motif of your design?

Based on the concept, I chose motifs from the three pillars of the ocean, the universe, and simplicity to develop the designs. Initially, many pieces were visually straightforward. For example, I directly incorporated waves and seashells into my accessories, creating pieces that conveyed the motifs clearly.

Over time, I gradually abstracted the motifs, allowing the viewer to imagine what the piece would look like in their hands.

Q/How did start the brand?

In launching the brand, I had the invaluable guidance of two mentors.

One mentor taught me the business aspects of running a brand. The other mentor instructed me in the craft of making accessories. I attended a professional training course at an accessories school, where I learned the skills from the ground up.

Q/You learned the craft at an accessories class. What were you doing before that?

After graduating from junior college, I worked as an office worker. From there, I kept changing jobs, always searching for what I wanted to do.

I worked as a designer’s assistant in the sales department of the restaurant industry and at an artists’ accessory store with its main store in Aoyama, Tokyo. I also worked as a designer’s assistant at an OEM accessory planning company. It took some time, but through these various experiences, I realized that what I truly wanted to do was both creating and designing.

Q/'Designing and creating' What did you do once you had a clear idea of what you wanted to pursue?

After that, I started making accessories as a hobby. Then I faced a pivotal question: ‘Should I enjoy my hobby as a pastime or turn it into a career and pursue it seriously?’ I found myself at a crossroads.

At that time, I met a master at a class whose work deeply impressed me. I thought, ‘If only I could study under someone I respected…’ Looking back, it seems like a fortuitous fate. This encounter, which seemed coincidental at the time but turned out to be destiny, inspired me to move forward.

Q/It was fate that brought you together. That's where you learned and how you arrived at where you are today.

I expected it to take years to launch the brand, but the school was quite spartan (laughs). Within a year, I made my debut at an exhibition. It was the most driven and intense period of my life. Then, at the age of 31, I launched my brand.

Q/How and where do you sell your accessories?

I often sell my items at fashion buildings and art facilities such as PARCO and Spiral. I aim to be close to my customers so they can easily enjoy shopping with me.

We frequently exhibit at pop-ups and events rather than having permanent installations.

Q/You took on the challenge of exhibiting in New York, USA. Did you always have a desire to expand your business overseas?

Around 2019, an acquaintance of mine exhibited at Arcade Japan, a pop-up store in New York City. Looking back, that experience was quite inspiring.

Later, I met a representative of RESOBOX, which promotes Japanese culture in New York, at an exhibition in Japan. This connection gave me the opportunity to meet and exhibit with Yoko, the representative of niji.

Q/What was it like to actually try to enter the overseas market?

At first, there was only a small range of items to exhibit, so the response was weak. However, as the scale of the event grew, I began to focus on silver items, and the trend evolved into a viable business.

In terms of design, unique styles and lineups that are not as popular in Japan have been increasingly accepted by customers. I believe my expression and possibilities are expanding.

Niji is pleased to have you join us for an event at the Chelsea Market in New York City.

Click here to see the event.

Q/How is the reaction of people around you?

The power of the word ‘New York’ is especially eye-catching to young artists and designers. I would be happy if I could be an inspiration for them, encouraging them to try their hand overseas.

The experience gained by exhibiting abroad, rather than staying in Japan, should enrich their work.

One of the interesting aspects of the program is the difference in values that come from cultural differences, such as a design that doesn’t get much response in Japan but is well-received overseas. We would like them to experience this unique aspect of the program.

Q/What are your goals and prospects for the future?

Our first goal is to receive orders from local store buyers.

To achieve this, we need to showcase our works in various venues and create opportunities for them to be seen by many people. We will carefully finish our works and secure funding. I believe that by building a track record, our dream will start to become a reality. I would be happy if I could make steady progress toward an evolving future, one step at a time.

Message from niji

We thank Ryuroru for her active participation in Niji’s events in New York. We are also very happy to help make her brand known to customers in New York. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and expanding our market in the U.S. through trial and error to fit the New York market.

Posted on 06/09/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

Japanese Craft Makers Market/Japan Village

Japanese Handmade markers market at Japan Village

We’re excited to return to Japan Village with talented Japanese handmade artists on June 16th!

Location:934 3rd Ave, Brooklyn(Japan Village 1F Hallway)

Schedule :June 16th 12PM-6PM

Meet Our Talented Japanese Handmade Artists!

445.Brooklyn

handmade embroidered earrings.

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satokomatsu

Satokomatsu is the jewelry world where language becomes wearable art, with a concept: ‘Jewelry can connect people.’ From Arabic to Hiragana and English alphabets, our collection embraces the richness of cultures and languages, bridging connections and sparking conversations. Each piece is handcrafted in the Bronx.

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JOGI NO YUME

“JOGI NO YUME “ is all about our dream . . .” Our story began in Hong Kong, where straight Asian parenting and school disciplines existed. Jewelry was once something unreachable for two ordinary 90s girls like us. The rebellion finally took place after college graduation. Healing from ear piercing did not take long, our obsession of earrings grew like wide fire. We shopped from local to premium brands, went on earrings hunting in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, Thailand etc. Turned out finding a pair of compatible earrings is just like finding the glass slippers for Cinderella. Big brand products do not always bring the greatest level of comfort. Local brand products do not mean any sacrifices on cuteness and quality. The two girls moved to New York City in 2019. To us, New York City is a melting pot of cultures and arts, filled with possibilities and dreams. We are amazed by world-class jewelry brands here. However, we also find affordable and cute dainty pieces of jewelry not so accessible compared to where we grew up. We questioned ourselves – Shall we do something to make the jewelry we love all the time more accessible here in the U.S.? JOGI NO YUME is our dream, our dream to bring affordable, high quality, cuteness overloaded jewelry to people who fond of them as much as we do!
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Kikimama healing

I mainly make earrings and necklaces using crystals.

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Nappel

POP UP SOX are made by Japanese craftsmen using special knitting machines that create the 3-D animal ears and hands that pop out– babies love them and so do grown-ups!

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Hooks and Luxe

Creating by hand using eco-friendly materials, Hooks & Luxe’s jewelry is unique because of the perfect blend of elegance and sustainability. Every item is handcrafted with such care and attention to detail, using recycled metals and eco-friendly resin. Ryoko, the owner of the brand, creates all pieces in Queens, NY. After studying at an art school in NY, she discovered that accessories design was the perfect outlet for her creativity and design skills. Originally from Japan, her experience in both Japanese and American cultures has given her a broader perspective, and now she puts her unique sensibilities into handmade creations.

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Hirokoco8

Handmade ceramics. For home decorating and table wear and Hiroko’s mini creatures are your friends.

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Pucci Ropa Jewelry

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Kazaria3

handmade hat and kimono and tote bags with japanese fabric. Each one is unique.

Winny's Crafts

At Winny’s Crafts, we carefully select colorful fabrics from Asia to create our signature lightweight one-of-a-kind fabric button earrings. You can also find stunning handmade accessories made with a variety of crystals.

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SumiYuri Studio

SumiYuri Studio, founded and run by artist and designer Yayoi Filipski, is based in New York’s Lower East Side, where she creates original, 100% hand made rugs, textile art and wall mural inspired by Japanese traditional designs and the creative, innovative energy of downtown New York City

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Posted on 04/21/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

Pottery Workshop(Plate & Matcha Bowl) By Ayumi Nojiri

Make Your Own Tableware: Join Our Exclusive Pottery Workshop!

About Work Shop

Make your own tableware!

Beginner-friendly class!

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Date and Location

Location : Resobox 91 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10003

Date: June 15th (Sat)

Time :

10:30AM-12:00PM
12:30PM-1:30PM
2:00PM-3:30PM(Sold Out)

Book The Class

About Class

Knowledge required : Beginner-friendly

What to bring : We recommend wearing clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty or bringing along an apron for protection. For your comfort and safety during the session, we recommend trimming your nails and removing any jewelry from your hands and wrists.

How to receive your finishing work :After crafting your masterpiece, please remember to pick up your finished work at our Manhattan studio approximately one month following the class.

About Instructor
Ayumi Nojiri I make and teach ceramics in New York. I love making ceramics because working with clay helps me relax and focus, allowing me to escape from the stresses of everyday life.

Additionally, I am passionate about sharing the joy of ceramics with others and am excited to host this workshop.

Learn more about Ayumi Nojiri

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We will have Japanese pottery craft fair on the same day! Don't miss it!

Posted on 04/20/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

「海と宇宙」をベースにデザインするアクセサリーブランド「ryuroru」

海外でも活躍中の「海と宇宙」をベースにデザインするアクセサリーブランド「ryuroru」の塩野入さんに話を聞きました。

Q/身に付けることで「ワンランクアップの女性として輝ける」―。そんな雰囲気のある洗練されたアクセサリーですね。どのようなコンセプトから生まれたのでしょうか

「海と宇宙」をテーマにしています。

ブランドを立ち上げるにあたり、「何を作っていきたいのか、大切にしていきたいものは何か…」自分自身と向き合いました。これまでの人生を振り返ると、幼少期から「海」「宇宙」をテーマに描いたり、ものづくりをしていたことに気づき、そこから導き出しました。

「海と宇宙」はキーワードとしても出てきます。自分自身が仏教徒で、短大が仏教系だったこともあり、仏教美術は究極の美の表現だと感じた経験も作品に生きています。

Q/作品のイメージ、モチーフを教えてください

コンセプトに基づき、海と宇宙、そして、シンプルという3本柱の中からモチーフを選び、デザインを展開しています。初期は、視覚的に分かりやすいものが多かったです。例えば、波や貝殻などをダイレクトにアクセサリーに落とし込み、モチーフが分かりやすく伝わるような作品を作っていました。

その後、徐々にデフォルメし、手に取った方が想像していただく…、現在のようなスタイルになりました。

素材はメインがシルバーで、18金のゴールドメッキを掛けています。真鍮も使いますね。商品単価は、1万5000円くらいから2万円程度になっています。基本的にジュエリーと呼ばれる貴金属のカテゴリーよりは、アクセサリーというくくりで普段から身に付けていただけるものを販売しています。

Q/ブランドを立ち上げた経緯をお伺いできますか

立ち上げるにあたって、2人の師匠のもとで学んだというバックボーンがあります。

1人はブランドを運営するためのビジネス的な部分を。もう1人は、作り方を教えてくれる方です。アクセサリー教室の中にプロを育成するコースがあり、そこに通って一から学びました。

Q/アクセサリー教室で習得されたのですね。それまでは何をされていたのですか

短大を卒業した後、OLをしていました。そこから、やりたいことをずっと模索しながら、転職を重ねてきました。

レストラン業界の営業部でデザイナーのアシスタントをしたり、青山（東京都）に本店がある作家もののアクセサリーショップで働いたり…。アクセサリーのOEMの企画会社でデザイナーのアシスタントをした経験もあります。少し時間はかかりましたが、様々な経験を経て、自分のやりたいことは「作ることとデザインすること」の両方であると気付けました。

Q/「デザインして、作ること」。自分のやりたいことが明確になった後はどうされたのですか？

その後、趣味でアクセサリーを作るようになりました。すると今度は「趣味は趣味として楽しむか」それとも「仕事にして、突き進むかー」。そんな人生の岐路に立つことになりました。

そんな時に出会った教室で、師匠の作品を見て感銘を受けました。「尊敬する人のもとで学べるならば…」。振り返ると、偶然のような運命のような出会いが、前進する引金になりました。

Q/運命の出会いですね。そこで学ばれて現在に至るのですね

ブランドの立ち上げには何年もかかると想像していたのですが、そのスクールがかなりのスパルタでして（笑）。一年もしないうちに展示会デビューを果たすことになりました。人生の中で一番追い込まれ、濃密な期間でした。そして、31歳でブランドを立ち上げました。

Q/販売はどのような形態で行っているのですか？

パルコやspiralのようなファッションビルやアート施設での販売が多いです。お客様と近い距離で気軽に買い物を楽しんでもらいたいなと思っています。

常設ではなく、ポップアップやイベントなどに出展することが多いですね。

Q/米国ニューヨークへ出展するという挑戦をされました。もともと海外でやってみたいという思いがあったのですか

2019年ごろ、知り合いがニューヨークのポップアップストア「アーケードジャパン」へ出展していました。今思えば、それが結構、刺激になっていました。

その後、日本の展示会でニューヨークで日本文化を発信しているRESOBOXの代表と知り合ったことから、nijiの伊藤代表とのご縁をいただき、出展する機会を得ました。

Q/実際、海外進出してみてどうでしたか

最初は出品する作品も少なく反応も薄かったのですがイベントの規模が大きくなったタイミングでシルバーアイテムを中心に展開し、ビジネスとして成り立つ流れへと進化しています。

デザイン面では、個性的なデザインや日本であまり人気のないラインナップも、お客様に受け入れられることが増えて、自分の表現や可能性が広がっています。

ニューヨークにある有名なチェルシーマーケットでのイベントにもご参加頂きました。

イベントの様子はコチラ

Q/周囲の反応はいかがですか？

「NY」というパワーワードに、若い作家たちが特に目を輝かせます。彼らが「海外で挑戦してみたい」と感じるきっかけになれれば嬉しいです。

国内に留まらず、海外へ出店することによって得られた経験は作品に生きるはずです。

「日本ではあまり反応がないデザインでも、海外では反応が良い」という文化の違いからくる価値観の相違も面白さの一つであり、そう言う面を体感して頂きたいです。

Q/今後の目標や展望を教えてください

まずは現地のショップのバイヤーから注文が入ることを目標にしています。

そのためには様々なシーンで作品を露出し、多くの方の目に触れる機会の創出が必要です。作品を丁寧に仕上げて資金確保する。実績を出すことで、夢が現実へと動き出すと思います。進化する未来に向けて、一歩ずつ着実に前進していけたら嬉しいです。

最後に

ryuroruさんには、nijiがニューヨークで開催するイベントに積極的にご参加いただき、感謝しております。また、ニューヨークのお客様にブランドを知ってもらうお手伝いができて、とても嬉しく思います。ニューヨークのマーケットに合うよう、試行錯誤を繰り返しながら、今後もアメリカでの市場拡大に一緒にチャレンジ出来れば嬉しく思います。

日本で活動しているハンドメイド作家の皆さん！海外で販売してみたいけれど、どこから始めればいいか分からないという方は、ぜひ一度ご相談ください。ポップアップイベントだけでなく、オンラインストアでの販売サービスも提供しています。

ニューヨークで活躍する日本人アーティストさんの紹介記事一覧

「海と宇宙」をベースにデザインするアクセサリーブランド「ryuroru」

海外で着物や帯など「和素材」のバッグを展開するブランド「MEINFINITY」明子さんへのインタビュー

雑貨、アパレル、文房具のハンドメイドアーティストStudio Haruさんのインタビュー記事

アラビア語＆ひらがなジュエリーデザイナーのsatokomatsuさんの紹介記事が掲載されました。

日本人ジュエリーデザイナーのpucci ropa jewelryさんの紹介記事が掲載されました。

Posted on 04/19/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

Togei-Japanese Pottery Pop-Up Event feat Hashi橋

We're thrilled to announce our special Japanese pottery event, happening on June 15th!

In an exciting collaboration with Hashi 橋 from Massachusetts and Resobox, we’re set to make this event a memorable celebration of creativity and craftsmanship.

Discover a stunning collection of pottery crafted by skilled Japanese artists, ideal for enhancing your home and dining decor.

We will have pottery workshops on the day of the event! Please check the details from here

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Attention restaurant professionals: Explore our collection of bespoke tableware designed to elevate your culinary presentations.

Find the perfect pieces to delight your customers! Plus, don’t miss the chance to join our pottery workshop with Ayumi, who will guide you through the joy of pottery-making. More details about workshop will be in below.

＿＿＿＿What is Hashi? ＿＿＿＿

“Hashi” means bridge in Japanese. I would like my store to be a bridge that conveys the values that go into the crafting and use of everyday home wares in Japan.

In Japan, the shokunin (artisan) is more than a master of craft techniques. The shokunin also embodies spiritual attitudes of respect for materials, full mindfulness in the crafting process, and selfless service to those who will use their wares.

I believe the shokunin skill and attitude are transferred to the wares they create. When I use one of these cups I not only appreciate its beauty, but also the natural materials and the loving effort that brought it to me.

In this way, the object deepens my attention to each moment and enhances my enjoyment of everything I do. I hope to share this special feeling with you.

Date and Location

📍Location

Resobox 91 E 3rd St, New York, NY 10003

📅⏰ Date & Hour

Date: June 15th (Sat)

Time : 11AM~4:30PM

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We will have Japanese Sweets And Snacks!

Japanese Melon pan & Michi filled cookies By Tomochi bakery NYC

Meet our talented Japanese potters!

Hirokoco

I’d like to share my handmade ceramics for a small happiness and heeling of your life.

Which is some unique or useful table wear or object.

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Gokigen Pottery

Bio: Crafted at home, fitting snugly in your hands, bringing tranquility to your soul.

Creating pieces that seamlessly blend into everyday moments, embracing and comforting.

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Namiko Kato Pottery

Handmade pottery

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Mikikony

When making pottery, the warmth of the soil promotes the healing effect. Keep the shape as simple as possible and leave the rest to the flames.

A collaboration of glaze and flame, a work of nature. You can hold it with both hands, put it on your palm, roll it, or just pick it up and you will feel the warmth.

And someday your heart will calm down. Even if I think I made it the same way, depending on the season and how I feel about it, the baking will look different. I focus on healing pottery.

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AWartworks

Handmade ceramic with organic shapes and colors

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Namipot NYC

Colorful Ceramic Handmade in Brooklyn One & Only! They make you happy 😉

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About workshop

Join us for a creative journey in our pottery workshop on the same day!

Make your own tableware and anjoy your daily meal at home.

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This workshop is perfect for individuals of all skill levels.

You can make your own matcha bowl (one bowl) or plate from scratch using just your hands, and the instructor can assist you in creating a beautiful piece.

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Class Schedule

Things to prepare

Additionally, I am passionate about sharing the joy of ceramics with others and am excited to host this workshop.

Posted on 03/31/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

HUGFest/Collaboration Art Event With HUG

About HUGFest

Join Us!

Date : April 2, 2024

Time : 3:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Address : 185 Greenwich St LL3110, New York, NY(Canvas 3.0 Gallery)

Special thanks to HUG for the incredible opportunity to collaborate with you and other amazing artists!

Taking place at the Canvas 3.0 Gallery located within the iconic Oculus World Trade Center, HUGFest invites artists, curators, creatives, and industry leaders to connect with one another while exploring the intersection of art and technology:

Shop our pop-up Artist Market featuring artists, crafters, and makers from in and out of New York City
Explore an art exhibition of curated work from our global community
Get interactive and learn through live art demonstrations

Our talented Japanese artists will be joining us!

SumiYuri Studio

Sumi Yuri Studio, founded and run by artist and designer Yayoi Filipski, is based in New York’s Lower East Side, where she creates original, 100% hand made rugs and textile art inspired by Japanese traditional designs and the creative, innovative energy of downtown New York City

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Pucci Ropa Jewelry

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Interview article of pucci ropa jewelry

Shop Online!

If you’re unable to join us in person for our special event, we’d love for you to still be a part of the excitement! Explore our exclusive online shop at the link below.

Shop Online

Posted on 02/28/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

Japanese Sakura Craft Fair

Let's celebrate spring with our talented Japanese handmade artists !🌸🌸

Join us as we showcase talented handmade artists at the event! Discover beautiful and unique jewelry, apparel, home goods, and more available for purchase. Plus, don’t miss out on our special Sakura (Cherry Blossom) themed giveaway goodies for customers who make purchases.

Date and Location

📍Location

91 E 3rd St, New York *Indoor and free administration

📅⏰ Date & Hour

Date: April 7th (Sunday)

Time : 2 PM – 6 PM

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special collaboration

Special Collaboration with Japanese fruits sandwich shop "Elly's Pastry!"

Elly’s Pastry, which opened in 2022, will be featuring their signature menu item, the Japanese Fruit Sandwich, at our event!

This delicious treat features fresh, ripe fruit with cream between slices of soft, fluffy bread for a sweet and colorful experience.

Please do not miss this opportunity!

They have a store in NYC!

Location : 11 E 32nd Street, New York

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Sakura Green Tea tasting with Sugimoto Tea

Free Give Away

Don’t miss out on our special Sakura (Cherry Blossom) themed giveaway goodies for customers who make purchases.
See you there!

Meet our talented artists and designers!

kazaria3

handmade reversible hat with Japanese fabric and kimono.

Sari Not Sorry

One-of-a-kind knitwear by freehand knitting

SumiYuri Studio

Pucci Ropa Jewelry

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Interview article of pucci ropa jewelry

Hirokoco

Handmade ceramics for Tableware , Home decoration . These are the one of kind for you.

JOGI NO YUME

The two girls moved to New York City from Hong Kong in 2019. To us, New York City is a melting pot of cultures and arts, filled with possibilities and dreams. We are amazed by world-class jewelry brands here. However, we also find affordable and cute dainty pieces of jewelry not so accessible compared to where we grew up. We questioned ourselves – Shall we do something to make the jewelry we love all the time more accessible here in the U.S.? JOGI NO YUME is our dream, our dream to bring affordable, high quality, cuteness overloaded jewelry to people who fond of them as much as we do!

Winny's Crafts

My products are handmade button earrings with unique Japanese style fabric from Japan and Taiwan.

satokomatsu

Cherry blossom (sakura) in Japanese word earrings. Designed with beautiful curvy letters in Japanese letter “Hiragana”. This is designed with “さくら[sa-ku-ra]” which means “cherry blossom” in Japanese. From the bottom, clockwise, さ, く and ら.

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Please check her interview article from here!

Check out our exclusive 10% discount on Sakura-themed jewelry by satokomatsu! Don’t miss out, click the link below!

Please note that this offer is exclusively available for customers attending the event and picking up their purchase from satokomatsu’s booth on the same day of the event.

Shop Sakura Hiragana Necklace Now! 10% OFF

Shop Sakura Hiragana Earring Now! 10% OFF

Kikimama healing

Pompkins Baby by Nappel

Pop Up Sox are made by Japanese craftsmen using special knitting machines that create the 3-D animal ears and hands that pop out– babies love them and so do grown-ups!

They are ideal baby shower gifts. Pompkins Baby organic cotton products have a natural and gentle feel. They are made from cotton that is grown in soil not treated with pesticides or chemical fertilizers for more than three years– ladybugs are used instead of pesticides, and is harvested after the frost has ended when leaves fall off naturally.

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Fragrant Olive

Handmade soaps with Japanese koi fish and makeup bags using Japanese fabrics.

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Riverside Wrapping Co.

Riverside Wrapping Co. offers high quality custom gift wrapping service and Mizuhiki (Japanese paper cords) accesories by certified Gift Wrapping Coordinator Emi, based in Upper West Side, NY.

Posted on 01/23/202406/21/2024 by yoko.ito

Valentine’s Day Japanese Craft Fair/ Katagiri 59th

Katagiri Valentine's day Japanese craft fair

We are having our first craft fair at Japanese grocery store 'Katagiri 59th store'

We will have a Japanese handmade booth at the Japanese grocery store in Manhattan, ‘Katagiri.’ We will be featuring dried flowers, handmade accessories, and kimono bags. Don’t miss this opportunity; it will be a two-day event!

Please check their instagram.

📍 Location:

224 E 59th St, New York, NY 10022(free administration )

📅 Date&⏰Time:

Feb 10th (Sat) 12PM-5PM

Feb 11th(Sun) 12PM-4PM

Meet our handmade artists!

fancy pop

Handmade jewelry for the everyday girl

Handmade cute jewelry and accessories including earrings, necklaces, bracelets, hair pins and more!
Resin & air dry clay

Bead Factory Ever Green/ビーズ工房 Ever Green

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Origami accessories (earrings & hair ornaments) you can use for both casual and formal occasions. One of a kind earrings, necklaces, rings with beads, pearls, and gemstones carefully crafted with love. She is a certified professor of “Jewelry Crochet” technique.

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“Mizuhiki” is a traditional Japanese paper string used for celebrations. It is used as a prayer decoration to wish for happiness.
Everyday, with the strength of a Japanese heart.
These Mizuhiki are made of light material so that it is easy to wear as an accessory.

ryuroru

Ryuroru creates accessories for all ages and all genders. The accessories are made with 925 silver.

The main concepts behind the brand are sea, space, and simple.

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Interview Article

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Online Store

Heartfish

Heartfish Press is a creative studio located in Brooklyn, NY, specializing in letterpress printing and floral design. The studio offers a variety of letterpress prints, cards, and custom design services that involve creating floral designs using dried flowers.

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If you missed the event, don’t worry!

We have an online store where you can find Japanese special handmade items

Join Us on July 27th! We're hosting an exciting collaboration event with Japanlyn, where you can enjoy Japanese culture and meet Japanese craft vendors.

About The Event

What You Can Expect

Meet The Artists!

Meloncholy Co.

Kazaria3

misa kiln it

JOGI NO YUME

Nappel

Lunaris

Pucci Ropa Jewelry

Unipaca Studio

Hirokoco

Bun's Blooms

Karepango

Japanese Textile × Modern Design Products & Sustainability

Schedule and Location

Meet Our Vendors!

MEINFINITY

kazaria3

Olaf Olsson

Iki Kimono NYC

Akiko Fukuda Illustration

We will have Japanese Sweets And Snacks!

We interviewed Ms. Shionoiri, the designer and founder of 'ryuroru,' a Japanese accessory brand with a concept inspired by the 'ocean' and 'space,' who is also active internationally.

Q/The jewelry embodies the image of mature and independent women and gives them confidence when worn. They are sophisticated accessories with such an atmosphere. What was the concept behind this design?

Q/ What is the image or motif of your design?

Q/How did start the brand?

Q/You learned the craft at an accessories class. What were you doing before that?

Q/'Designing and creating' What did you do once you had a clear idea of what you wanted to pursue?

Q/It was fate that brought you together. That's where you learned and how you arrived at where you are today.

Q/How and where do you sell your accessories?

Q/You took on the challenge of exhibiting in New York, USA. Did you always have a desire to expand your business overseas?

Q/What was it like to actually try to enter the overseas market?

Q/How is the reaction of people around you?

Q/What are your goals and prospects for the future?

Message from niji

We’re excited to return to Japan Village with talented Japanese handmade artists on June 16th!

Meet Our Talented Japanese Handmade Artists!

445.Brooklyn

satokomatsu

JOGI NO YUME

Kikimama healing

Nappel

Hooks and Luxe

Hirokoco8

Pucci Ropa Jewelry

Kazaria3

Winny's Crafts

SumiYuri Studio

Make Your Own Tableware: Join Our Exclusive Pottery Workshop!

About Work Shop

Book The Class Now!

Date and Location

Book The Class

About Class

海外でも活躍中の「海と宇宙」をベースにデザインするアクセサリーブランド「ryuroru」の塩野入さんに話を聞きました。

Q/身に付けることで「ワンランクアップの女性として輝ける」―。そんな雰囲気のある洗練されたアクセサリーですね。どのようなコンセプトから生まれたのでしょうか

Q/作品のイメージ、モチーフを教えてください

Q/ブランドを立ち上げた経緯をお伺いできますか

Q/アクセサリー教室で習得されたのですね。それまでは何をされていたのですか

Q/「デザインして、作ること」。自分のやりたいことが明確になった後はどうされたのですか？

Q/運命の出会いですね。そこで学ばれて現在に至るのですね

Q/販売はどのような形態で行っているのですか？

Q/米国ニューヨークへ出展するという挑戦をされました。もともと海外でやってみたいという思いがあったのですか

Q/実際、海外進出してみてどうでしたか

Q/周囲の反応はいかがですか？

Q/今後の目標や展望を教えてください

最後に

ニューヨークで活躍する日本人アーティストさんの紹介記事一覧

We're thrilled to announce our special Japanese pottery event, happening on June 15th!

＿＿＿＿What is Hashi? ＿＿＿＿

Date and Location​

📍Location

We will have Japanese Sweets And Snacks!

Meet our talented Japanese potters!

Hirokoco

Gokigen Pottery

Namiko Kato Pottery

Mikikony

Japanese Textile ×
Modern Design Products & Sustainability

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