This is a space devoted to spreading love through creative expression.
Hello! My name is Akiko. I currently work with handmade clothing and upcycling, exploring slow and mindful techniques such as darning, mending, and sashiko stitching. Much of my practice begins with what already exists — worn garments, well-loved fabrics, materials that carry history — and continues through care, repair, and attention.
Alongside making, I share my process through videos and stories. These are not meant to teach perfection, but to invite presence: moments of self-love, kindness toward one another, respect for the things we use, and care for the natural world around us.
My work is gentle, imperfect, and intentionally slow. Each stitch, song, image, or gesture is an offering — a reminder that love can be practiced daily through how we make, mend, and live.
From time to time, I offer a small number of handmade pieces, created in limited quantities or as one-of-a-kind works. Everything here is made with patience, curiosity, and heart.
Made slowly, shared openly, offered with love.
