Akiko Ando
Woven for "all times and places"
As a member of Seikatsu Kogei or Life Industrial Arts movement, Akiko Ando approaches textile and clothing design with much regard for how materials are used in daily life. Known for her original sarongs, she creates clothing with universal forms to allow her to focus and see the possibilities of fabrics from “all times and places”. Ando brings these considerations in textile design, meticulously weaving and stitching by hand to make the most of her materials. Akiko Ando runs Galerie Momogusa alongside her husband Masanobu Ando, where they celebrate the materials of their respective practices.
Baby Bib
Akiko AndoI am a Baby Bib. I make sure spilled milk is nothing to cry over. When it comes to messes, I’ve got you babe!
$30
Baby Bib - Large
Akiko AndoI am a Large Baby Bib. Mealtime messes will be so much easier to handle when I'm around, it'll be like taking candy from a baby.
$35
Stitched Dust Cloth
Akiko AndoI am a Stitched Dust Cloth. For my magic trick, I’ll make dust bunnies disappear.
$18
Hanging Tie Cloth
Akiko AndoI am a Hanging Tie Cloth. When your hands and dishes are in need, I won’t leave you hanging on a string now.
$30
Cocktail Napkin - Natural White
Akiko AndoI am a Natural White Cocktail Napkin. You can scribble a few words on a napkin when you have a great idea, just don't do it on me.
$18
Dinner Napkin - Natural White
Akiko AndoI am a Natural White Dinner Napkin. Pyramid, fan, pocket and crown — I’ll bend over backwards for you in any shape, because I’ll do anything just to be by your plate.
$24
Cocktail Napkin - White
Akiko AndoI am a White Cocktail Napkin. Don't worry about spilling on yourself — when I'm around, drinks are always gonna be on me.
$16
Dinner Napkin - White
Akiko AndoI am a White Dinner Napkin. Some stains tell a story but I don’t wanna hear them.
$24
Double Gauze Hand Cloth
Akiko AndoI am a Double Gauze Hand Cloth. Don't throw in this towel! We can always dry, dry again.
$28
Mini Double Gauze Handkerchief
Akiko AndoI am a Mini Double Gauze Handkerchief. If you're hankering to blow your nose, I'm a handy one to keep in tow.
$16
Hemp Tea Mat
Akiko AndoI am a Hemp Tea Mat. Some may think I’m a bit rough around the edges but set me up with a teacup and I’ll soften up.
$60