April - 2017

Workshop & Pop-Up at The Space NYC (Sat, May 6)

Workshop & Pop-Up at The Space NYC (Sat, May 6)

In collaboration with our talented neighbor Max Poglia, Curious Corner is hosting indigo dyeing workshops and pop-up shop at their brand-new space, The Space NYC. Book workshops to experience Japanese traditional "shibori" (tie-dye) techinques or to dye your own Poglia leather porter bag with our dyers. Pop-up features Japanese vintage textiles and new items of our in-house brand, KOFU. Date: Saturday, May 6 Location: 99 Scott Ave. Brooklyn, NY (5 min walk from Jefferson Ave

Introducing Yamato Natural Blend Indigo Dye

Introducing Yamato Natural Blend Indigo Dye

We are excited to introduce Yamato Indigo, a Japanese natural-blend indigo powder dye. Easy to use, Yamato Indigo only needs water; no heating, fermentation process or additional agent is necessary. It dyes natural materials, such as cotton, linen, silk, into a vibrant indigo blue. It comes in a package of 10 gram and 50 gram. 10 gram is good to dye 1 - 3 T-shirts depending how dark you would like to dye them. 50 gram is enough dye a pair of jeans. We also have Yamato Indigo

CC’s Japan Guide: Japan Folk Craft Museum (Tokyo)

CC’s Japan Guide: Japan Folk Craft Museum (Tokyo)

Photo: Museum Entrance This small, private museum is less known, but it is a must-see spot for craft and design lovers. The first time I visited there in the summer of 2016, I came across the British designer Margaret Howell walking around the museum’s wood-filled rooms with her entourage. I waited for a moment when she was alone (it was when she was talking off the museum slippers and putting her canvas shoes back on at the entrance) and I introduced myself as a big fan of h

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