Morihata International

Kaz and Yuka Morihata first met as undergraduates at the Rhode Island School of Design before going on to work for a number of design and architecture firms - first in New York City, then in Tokyo, the couple's hometown. Upon returning to Japan, Yuka rediscovered a longstanding appreciation for the detailed, high-quality craftsmanship she had grown up with but which was something of a rarity in the U.S. To meet that need, she and Kaz founded Morihata International with the aim of introducing the work of contemporary Japanese artisans to a wider audience. Every year, the couple returns to Japan to select thoughtful products that evoke the innate nobility, grace, and tactile sensibilities of modern Japanese goods. From the vintage looms of Imabari to the storied tea fields of Kirishima, our collections are sourced from regions throughout Japan where craftsmanship has long been integral to the concepts of identity, history and culture.