Handcrafted wearable art weaving nature and culture into timeless appeal

Yoshi Kogo grew up in Japan and earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Art and Textile Design at Tokyo University of Arts. After graduating, she decided to move to the most dynamic and unpredictable place she can think of — New York City.

As early as the 15th century, European explorers exchanged their glass beads as currency for African gold, ivory, and even slaves. The intricate patterns and luminous depth of color in these glass beads created an irresistible allure to people all over the world.

Big Al and Shrimpy is the title of a 2002 children's picture book, written by Andrew Clements and illustrated by Yoshi Kogo. Published by Simon and Schuster in 2002, it is the sequel to the 1989 children's book Big Al.

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Yoshi uses those magnificent textiles in a contemporary spirit, hoping to bring some timeless appeal to modern attire. Collection coming soon!

Yoshi Kogo is a published illustrator of children's books. A published credit of Yoshi Kogo is Big Al and Shrimpy.