Japan boasts one of the world's most diverse wood populations. Since ancient times, the Japanese people have lived in harmony with wood, and their identity has been intimately intertwined with it.

While wood has long been used in construction and everyday items, 63mokko expands its possibilities even further into "wearable items." Maximizing the unique charm of each type of wood—the different textures, characteristics, and color changes over time—we propose nostalgic yet innovative "wearable wooden items" using a variety of unconventional methods. This order-taking exhibition and sale will showcase approximately 25 styles of eyeglasses, allowing you to choose from 30 different types of wood.

Each piece is handcrafted by the artist, reflecting their deep understanding of the wood material and their vision for the wearer.


Profile
63mooko Eyewear Designer: Musashi Kanda
1982 Born in Koganei City, Tokyo
2005 Graduated from Kogakuin University, Department of Architecture
2011 Joined the Forest Craftsman School
2013 Established 63mokko
2015 Opened an atelier in Tachikawa City, which also serves as an exhibition space
2016 Held his first solo exhibition at a museum in Fukushima, his parents' hometown
2020 Started the "Wooden Eyewear Exhibition" at SUT GALLERY

"63mokko" is pronounced "Rokusan Mokko." 63 is a play on words from Musashi Kanda's name. His work began with creating things he wanted and wanted to use, mainly using wood. The designs are androgynous, neither too youthful nor too old-fashioned. Musashi Kanda, who learned his techniques in Hida Takayama, creates wooden eyeglasses based on the concept of "wearing wood," a brand that creates eyeglasses that can be used for a long time.

interview
https://www.space-utility.com/63mokko-interview