Introducing Eiko-san

We are truly delighted to introduce Eiko-san (pronounced “A-co”) to you. (“San” is pronounced the same as “sun” and is used after a person’s name to show familiarity and respect.)

Our salon is located in a traditional Japanese house that is over forty years old. Many of our guests kindly tell us, “It doesn’t feel old at all—it’s so beautiful.”
The person who has lovingly cared for this house over the years, keeping it in such wonderful condition, is Eiko-san.

In her younger days, she worked as a seamstress, studying under a master and sewing countless kimono for her clients. She told us that she could easily make an unlined yukata from start to finish.

After moving to Ikenoue and beginning to assist the owner of this house, she continued to enjoy embroidery as a hobby.

If you visit our tearoom, you might notice the gentle monochrome folding screen standing behind the tea ceremony kettle. This is a furo-saki-byobu—and in fact, it is one of Eiko-san’s embroidery works.
At first glance, its black-and-white composition may appear like an ink painting drawn with brush and ink, fitting perfectly with our calligraphy space. But when you look closely, you’ll discover that every line is made of fine, delicate stitches.
We are deeply grateful to Eiko-san for her beautiful craftsmanship, and we continue to treasure her work as part of our daily tea and calligraphy experience.

Thank you so much, Eiko-san!