The gift is the giving of time.
The gift is the giving of time.
One day, I happened to pick up a small clasp. Its shape, which fits snugly in the palm of my hand, is somehow nostalgic and warm.
When you run your fingers over the plump shape, the softness of the fabric and the cool feel of the nozzle are very pleasant.
In the midst of everyday life, a certain person's face suddenly pops into your mind. You want to give this to that person.
When such feelings arise, we may realize that we are not simply handing over "things."
The gift is the giving of time.
It is the act of wrapping up memories from the past, imbuing them with the feelings of the present moment, and gently handing them over to the future.
At WABISUKE, we value the essence of such gifts in our daily manufacturing.
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The story of the giver born from "time to choose"
When choosing a gift, we think of the recipient.
What color would suit it? When would I use it? What would I put in it?
In this way, we make each choice while imagining the other person's life and inner thoughts.
I believe that time is the "invisible value" that resides in a gift.
Even if it's not an expensive gift, the thought that goes into choosing it will turn it into something special.
Many customers who purchase WABISUKE's purses and fabric accessories say, "Someone's face comes to mind."
To your mother, to your friends, to your family who live far away.
They visit the store looking for something that has a quiet presence and will gently blend into the life of the recipient.
We are always touched by this sight.
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Imagine the time you will spend
A gift doesn't end when you give it; rather, it's just beginning.
For example, let's say you give someone a coin purse.
The recipient slips it into their bag and uses it for their daily shopping.
You can put coins, medicine, or sometimes even a lucky charm in it.
Every time I use it, I remember the person who gave it to me.
In this way, the gift quietly becomes part of the person's life as they use it.
WABISUKE's manufacturing process begins with imagining the "time it will be used."
What kind of hand will it touch? What kind of bag will it fit in? In what season will it be used? What kind of mood will it be used in?
The accumulation of such imagination is reflected in the choice of shape, materials and colors.
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Cultivating "memorable time"
Gifts eventually become memories.
"This is the purse I received that time."
"When I see this color, I remember that person."
--In this way, things transcend time and continue to live on in our memories.
At WABISUKE, we value these "memorable moments."
For example, fabrics that reflect the colors of the season.
Pale pink like a spring haze, indigo like a summer sunset, and golden yellow like the sunlight filtering through the leaves in autumn.
These gifts will be engraved in the hearts of those who receive them, along with memories of the season.
In addition, the stitching, which shows signs of handwork, and the changes in the texture of the fabric will become more tasteful over time.
The more you use it, the softer it becomes, the more the color blends in, and the more it fits comfortably in your hand.
Such changes are also part of the "time" that gifts foster.
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What lies beneath the act of giving
Gift giving is not just about giving and receiving things.
It means gently empathizing with the other person's time and sharing your own.
Memories of the past, thoughts of the present, and hopes for the future - we bring them all together, give them form, and pass them on.
We hope that WABISUKE's coin purses and cloth accessories will be "gifts of time."
The feel of it in your hand, the sound of it opening and closing, the colour and pattern of the fabric, all of these things can instantly soothe your heart and gently envelop someone's memories.
That's the kind of person I want to be.
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Conclusion: For both the giver and the receiver
The time spent choosing a gift is also a time for the giver to prepare their own heart.
In the midst of busy days, you may find yourself thinking of someone and wondering what to give them.
This time softens our hearts and brings a little light into our daily lives.
And the person who receives the gift also receives the time of the giver through the item.
That's why the gift is time.
WABISUKE hopes to be a presence that gently supports such exchanges of time.