Two years' worth of "love," on one handkerchief

July 10, 2026

Things I wanted to commemorate

Two years have passed in a flash since I moved to Kagurazaka.
With each passing season, I've visited artisans in various regions and welcomed the tools I encountered there into my life.
As these connections grew, my life became a little richer.

Tableware that brightens the dining table.
Wooden tools I use almost every day.
Baskets placed in a corner of the room.

Each one is a precious item that reminds me of the scenery on the day I acquired it and the words exchanged.

To commemorate this two-year milestone, I wanted to create something tangible from that time, so I decided to make a handkerchief.
I drew the tools that I encountered and particularly loved during these two years of living.
Because I've used them repeatedly and spent time with them, each one holds irreplaceable memories.

I've condensed two years' worth of "likes" onto a single piece of fabric.

The world Kenta-kun drew for me

I asked Kenta-kun, who previously drew wrapping paper for a gift, to do the illustrations.
When the wrapping paper was finished, I thought, "I hope we can create something together again someday," so I'm very happy that I was able to ask him this time.

He drew the everyday tools that we've particularly loved and continued to use.
We chose each one together, saying, "I want to include that tableware," and "I want you to draw this furniture," and shaped it together.

When I saw the completed illustration, I was deeply moved and found myself gazing at it, seeing the tools I use every day lined up in a single picture.

Within Kenta-kun's characteristic light touch, the soft transparency of glass, the delicate weave of a basket, and even the expressions of each tool are carefully depicted, truly conveying the "essence of the tools."

Even though they are familiar tools, they have a different charm when drawn, and it makes me happy every time I unfold it.

Because it's something I use every day

If I'm going to make something, I want it to be something I can use comfortably every day.
With that thought in mind, I asked OLD-FASHIONED, a specialty handkerchief store, to produce it.

Handkerchiefs are very familiar tools that we carry with us every day and casually pick up.
That's why I wanted to be particular about the fabric and stitching.
Among the many fabrics shown to me, the moment I saw it, I felt "this is it" about an elegant fabric with a slight sheerness.
Its light and soft texture blended well with Kenta-kun's illustrations and was perfect for this piece.

The edges are finished with "mellow stitching."
The carefully finished edging with fine thread gently highlights the illustration and adds a light touch characteristic of this handkerchief.

A piece that grows with your life

The crisp texture of a new item is wonderful, but as you wash it repeatedly, it gradually softens and develops into a unique piece of your own.
This change is somewhat similar to the feeling of your favorite tableware and wooden tools becoming more familiar to your hand over time.

Taking it out of your bag to wipe your hands, or wrapping your lunch.
Sometimes, loosely draping it over a basket to use as a cover.

Although it's a small piece of cloth, it's a tool that gets more use in daily life than you might think.
One of the charms of handkerchiefs is that you find yourself collecting many of them before you know it.

A piece acquired during a trip, or a piece given by a loved one, brings back the atmosphere of that time every time you open the drawer.

I would be happy if this handkerchief also grows into a unique piece for each person, accumulating memories with their daily life.