Category Archives: Japan

Keijiro Shimizu


Japanese designer Keijiro Shimizu started his career as a graphic, textile and character designer before becoming an independent illustrator. He later focused on providing pattern designs for textiles and also for a variety of industries.  His work can be seen here at Pattern Design Studio.

Images:  Courtesy of Pattern Design Studio.

Eishun Hi


Kawaii is the culture of cuteness in Japan. This aesthetic is translated as lovable, cute or adorable and can be seen in these “adorable” sculpted figures found in the Japanese handmade online site, Creema. The shop name is Eishun Hi but there is very little information on the creator except that he produces dolls and solid objects.

You can view more of his work on Instagram as well as on his Creema shop.

Images:  Courtesy of Eishun Hi.

Romper Room


Found these felt animal coasters on Japanese handmade market site, Iichi. The items are made with three layers of felt enhanced with simple animal detail embroidery.  More of their designs can be seen in their Iichi shop, Romper Room.  You can also them on their website.

Images:  Courtesy of Romper Room.
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