In our Tribeca studio, where every piece is handcrafted, there are traces of the things Satomi has collected and been inspired by over the years.
Just above her bench hangs a curtain that cannot be found anywhere else. Custom-made for the studio, it was inspired by Bojagi, a traditional Korean wrapping cloth—something Satomi has long been fascinated by.
What is Bojagi?
Bojagi (보자기) is a traditional Korean cloth used to wrap, carry, cover, store, and present objects. For centuries, it was part of everyday life, taking on different forms depending on how the fabric was folded, tied, layered, or sewn.
Beyond its practical purpose, Bojagi also carried meaning. It was used to wrap gifts exchanged between families for weddings as well as objects associated with the marriage ceremony and the bride's belongings.
The act of carefully wrapping and enclosing something symbolized protection, care, respect, and good fortune.
A piece that Satomi collected.
Jogakbo (조각보) is a form of Bojagi created through patchwork, joining small remnants of fabric in different shapes and sizes. Rather than following a perfectly predetermined pattern, its composition emerges through the process of making.
There is something beautiful in the idea that a remnant is not necessarily waste. Through joining, layering, and reworking, individual pieces can become something entirely new.
"About 15 years ago, I saw a Bojagi hanging in the window of a friend’s shop in Kyoto. It was my first encounter with Bojagi, and I was immediately drawn to it. I couldn’t stop thinking about it afterward, so I eventually asked the owner of the shop to find one for me, and that’s how I was able to get my first piece." - Satomi.
Satomi's Bench.
Over the years, that fascination found its way into her surroundings, including the curtain hanging above the bench where she works each day.
And now, it has found its way into AW2026.