Photo by Teruaki Kawakami Interview and written by Ryoko Nakagawa "Fujin-gaho" July 2022 issue

Rainbow wind chimes of Sugawara Kogei Glass

Chihiro Watanabe [Confectionery Researcher] Recommended
The wind chime of Sugawara Kogei Glass, which continues to make original glassware by hand, is inspired by soap bubbles. The glass wind chimes of the iris color and the soap bubble itself can feel nostalgia and modern atmosphere at the same time in the ephemeral presence. I'll be pleased even if it's a gift of this season."

The yukata of katazome of Ise katagami

Yumiko Hara [Fashion Director] Recommended
Ise pattern paper that carves Mino washi paper coated with persimmon juice and draws a delicate pattern. I'm worried every time it's Yukata's season to hear that he's hard to inherit "Sabari" that puts glow on Japanese paper in order to withstand the pattern paper and a state where the pattern paper can withstand dyeing." Yukiwa ni Hagi" and "Shirachi Akikusa" are traditional but never get tired of them, infused with the technology they want to pass on to future generations.

Yonaha Mingu's Kuba fan

Yu Yamada [Buyer] Recommendation
"Yonaha Mingu" makes living tools using palm tree friends Kuba on Yonaguni Island in Okinawa Prefecture. Mr. Yamada has been using this Kuba fan and basket for a long time. The other day, I bought a broom and a basket in Okinawa again, but I couldn't buy only "Kuba Uchiwa". I really want it."

The fan that makes use of the shape of the kuba leaves is easy to grip with a kuba wrapped around the handle, and it is beautiful to look at.