About
Born in Namioka, Aomori.
◆ Starting, stopping, and starting again
I discovered kogin embroidery after leaving Aomori. I first picked it up almost casually, like reading a book, but after a while, I lost interest and put all my materials away.
Later, I received a message from my aunt about kogin. When I touched the fabric and threads again while packing them to send away, I thought, “Maybe I’ll try again.”
When I restarted, I realized I had only grown tired of following patterns exactly as written. Once I began creating my own designs, I started to truly enjoy kogin. Since then, I haven’t lost interest—in fact, I find it more and more fascinating every day.
◆ Sharing the joy of kogin
Now, I mainly create kogin kits. Being able to share the joy of kogin with others through these kits feels very special to me.
Some people who started as beginners when they first purchased my kits have grown so much. This year, I hope to create slightly larger projects, like book covers and other small items.
Someday, I might lose interest again in my own quiet way. But for now, I have many things I want to explore—comparing materials, studying old kogin works, and more. I hope to take my time and share what I learn here and on social media.
◆ A love for the Czech Republic
This is not directly related to kogin, but I love the Czech Republic.
When I was a student at Utsunomiya University, I studied abroad for a year in Olomouc, a city in the Moravia region. I spent my time enjoying beer and travel with international students from around the world, and talking about language and culture with Czech and Slovak friends who were learning Japanese.
Before the pandemic, I visited almost every year to see friends and to relax. Perhaps my love for color in kogin comes from the way colors quietly blend into everyday life there.
Thank you for being here.
(Color scheme inspired by the Czech flag and thank you in Czech)
Satonobou