Exhibition Announcement: "Enjoying the Art of Ipadada"

This year, Natsujiro Shoten is once again holding the "Enjoy Ipadada Exhibition."
This exhibition is a touring event, visiting three locations: Tokyo, Aomori, and Kagawa.

Whole Love Kyoto will be exhibiting "HANAO SHOES."
You can choose and order a kogin-zashi hanao (thong) from Natsujiro Shoten and have it custom-made.
The kogin-zashi, carefully stitched one by one, has a rustic yet warm charm.

This is an opportunity to experience the appeal of craftsmanship and attire in the unique atmosphere of each region.
Please stop by if you are in the area.

*Since HANAO SHOES are custom-made after you place your order, please allow approximately 2 months for delivery.

"Enjoy Ipadada Exhibition"

[Tokyo]
Dates｜April 4 (Fri) - April 11 (Fri), 2026
Venue｜Yamatoya Hakimonoten
Address｜Sunlight Building 1F, 3-2-1 Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0051

[Aomori]
Dates｜April 25 (Fri) - May 2 (Fri), 2026
Venue｜gallery CASAICO
Address｜4-2-11 Joto Chuo, Hirosaki City, Aomori Prefecture 036-8093

[Kagawa]
Dates｜May 29 (Fri) - May 30 (Sat), 2026
Venue｜Kitahama Alley 206TSUMAMU 2F one day shop
Address｜206TUMAMU 2F, 4-14 Kitahamacho, Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture 760-0031

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Natsujiro Shoten / Kogin embroidery artist

Kogin embroidery is a sashiko technique passed down mainly in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture. Natsujiro Shoten uses this technique to hand-sew patterns onto the fabric, stitch by stitch, to create mismatched hanao straps. Each Kogin embroidery pattern has a meaning, and each finished hanao is unique. As the patterns on the left and right hanao straps are different, you can swap them around and enjoy creating your own HANAO SHOES.

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