Why I Chose to Write This Journal
I’m not a superstar, and I don’t live an extraordinary life.
I’m just an ordinary woman — a wife, a mother, a creator.
This journal is a place to record what I’ve lived, felt, and made —
a quiet trace of an ordinary life, shaped through creation.
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The Story Behind the Crane:A Vintage Japanese Obi Reborn as a One-of-a-Kind Eyeglass Case
Japanese kimono and obi are more than beautiful textiles. Many traditional patterns carry special meanings, wishes, and stories that have been passed down through generations. One of those meaningful designs is the crane. Recently, I had the opportunity to give a beautiful vintage Japanese obi featuring cranes a new life—as a one-of-a-kind eyeglass case. 🕊️…
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唯一無二のシェルアート
私がアップサイクルでシェルアートを作り続ける理由。それは、どれひとつとして同じ貝殻が存在しないからです……
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From the Sea to Re:Born
Why I Create Oyster Shell Art Oyster shells are often treated as something disposable.After the meal is finished, they are thrown away, forgotten, returned to the ground without a second thought. But when I hold an oyster shell in my hands, I feel something different.Each shell carries the memory of the sea — time, waves,…
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About Obi – The Soul of Kimono.
Quality Craftsmanship The Soul of Kimono In Japanese culture, the obi is far more than a belt.It is the element that defines formality, season, and personal expression—often becoming the true focal point of the entire kimono ensemble. At Re:Born, we work with vintage obi that have already lived a long and meaningful life.By transforming them…
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Re:Born ”再生”する
捨てられる運命の着物に、新しい命を吹き込む―― それが私のRe:Bornです。 私は、何かを作り出すことと同じくらい、書くことが好きです