MIZUHIKI
The Mizuhiki Paper Cord Art is a Japanese traditional art made from strips of Washi (Japanese paper). A Mizuhiki is made from creatively twisting and tying washi into strings and knots. The tying symbolizes the union of the hearts of the giver and the receiver.
AI-ZOME indigo dye
The "Mystical Japan Blue"
Japanese Ai-zome "indigo dyeing" is characterized by a deep blue color that is also called "Japan blue" because of its beautiful hue. It has been treasured by Japanese people since ancient times and dye technique has been such as "Shibori" has developed.
KIMONO
Derived from the words ki (wear) and mono (thing), the kimono is a traditional Japanese garment. Kimonos come in a range of styles and patterns. In addition to their unique aesthetic, kimonos are valued for their symbolism, style, motif, color, and material work together to reveal the individual identity of the wearer.
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Mindfully created by hand with essence of Japanese traditional art
Who are we?
Satomi Yamano
Owner & Founder
Satomi is the founder and core designer of Tomi Art. She is originally from Japan and grew up experiencing the traditional art and culture. She moved to Melbourne, Australia 6 years ago, where she founded Tomi Art. She has been regularly going to design markets to exhibit her work, which is a representation of sustainability. Satomi wants to blend Japanese artform with ancient techniques, to promote balance between harmony and beauty through her ethically sourced raw material and her contemporary art.
Komang Sukayasa
Silversmith
Komang has been working as a silversmith for more than 20 years using his ancient Balinese art and craft of jewellery making. Komang is shaping Satomi's designs by doing all the crucial accessory work.
Tomi Art collaborated with Komang in 2019, to realise the concept of Japanese weaving design in silver earrings. This cross-cultural assimilation is motivated to bring happiness to our customers' lives led by the Balinese believes of good karma.