Friend of Kyo Modern -Aizuya-

A friend of mine is from Fukushima.

Many people now know Fukushima as the town with nuclear disaster.

But what Fukushima is famous for is its beautiful culture.

It's famous for stunning castle(Tsuruga), beautiful traditional style villages and national parks (Minami Aizu), cute Akabeko doll and Aizu momen.

Momen means cotton.

Aizu momen has distinctive stripe patterns.  It's often dyed with indigo, but does come in different colours. (ie my apron in the photo) The texture of the cotton is tough and also absorbent.

My friend Hiki sells aprons, brooches, bags, beverage coaster and luncheon mat made of Aizu momen.

Her website is currently under the maintenance, but you can still contact her by email or phone.  The contact details are below:

aizuaus@gmail.com
0430 378 438

Some of her products are available in shops in Sydney. Please contact her for more information.


Her and I will be holding a stall at Ryokan Gojyuan in Balmain, Sydney on the 28th of April. It will be on from 10am till around 3 or 4pm.

If you will be in the area on the day, please pop in!

Ryokan Gojyuan

http://www.ryokangojyuan.com/en/index.php