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Knots of Devotion: The Hand of the Artisan
In a quiet studio in Tokyo’s Tama region, a designer and her circle of trusted craftsmen revisit the art of mizuhiki. Each knot is tested, tied, and retied until it achieves harmony — an elegance that balances strength with lightness. From Iida in Nagano to Kyoto’s historic workshops, their hands bring forth knots that endure, preserving not only the craft but the spirit of prayer within it.
company overview
suiin
A Tokyo-based brand devoted to reviving Japan’s mizuhiki craft as a form of contemporary jewelry. By uniting ancestral techniques with modern sensibilities, suiin creates works that honor heritage while appealing to today’s collector of refined design.
Their mission is not simply to craft adornments, but to offer a cultural heirloom of connection — a reminder that every knot ties us to the blessings of those before us, and to the hopes of those yet to come.
