My love for patterns transcends all backgrounds—Japanese, Scandinavian, American, British, etc. To me it’s a language much like music to those I know (the latter is more alien to me, as I’ve always been a more visual person).

Salvia’s quarterly newsletter that details the process of using natural materials for their products. Image from Ping Mag

But looking at Salvia’s work by Yurio Seki, it is clear that designs are not tied nor owned by different contingents, or by race. Her patterns remind me of Lotta Jansdotter’s with a hint of Orla Kiely’s aesthetics.

Wooden brooches made in collaboration with Edo craftsmen. Image from Ping Mag

Yurio’s insight into her process is recently documented in Ping Mag, and is worth a read indeed.

Joy of Oh Joy also recently showed some lovely images of Salvia’s work as well here.