Welcome to our gallery of handmade works inspired by vintage kimono and kogin embroidery. Each piece is created with care, giving new life to traditional materials.
Works by Showaya
Upcycled Vintage Kimono
Vintage kimono are carefully unpicked, washed, and transformed into new items. Each piece is one-of-a-kind, carrying the stories and colours of its original fabric into a new form.
Handmade Dolls Wearing Vintage Kimono
Small dolls dressed in real kimono fabric, upcycled from vintage garments. Their outfits showcase traditional patterns in miniature, making each doll a unique character.
Cartonnage Using Vintage Kimono
Boxes and small accessories made with a French cartonnage technique, covered in vintage kimono fabric. These pieces combine Japanese textiles with European craft traditions.
Works by KuroKogin
Tapestries
Hand-stitched kogin embroidered panels inspired by nature, everyday objects, and traditional patterns. Each tapestry is built up slowly, stitch by stitch, creating a rich texture and depth.
Embroidered Goods
Smaller kogin items such as pouches, coasters, and accessories.
Designed to be used in daily life, they quietly bring traditional embroidery into modern living.
Works by Teshigoto
Kimono with Kogin Detachable Collar
Kimono styling with detachable collars featuring hand-stitched kogin embroidery. These collars can be added or removed to change the look, blending classic kimono with contemporary design.
Teshigoto 