[SOUKI Co., Ltd.] Collaboration items between SOUKI, a
long-established sock factory in Nara, and Shosointen will be released this year as well! Collaboration items between SOUKI, a
long-established sock factory in Nara, and Shosointen will be released again this year! Expressing the unique beauty of the Shosoin treasure “Golden lapis lazuli 12-ridge mirror” with socks
SOKI Co., Ltd. Press release: October 22, 2024 Collaboration items between SOUKI, a long-established sock factory in Nara, and Shosointen will be released again this year! Expressing the unique beauty of the Shosoin treasure “Golden lapis lazuli with twelve ridges on the back” through socks Souki Co., Ltd. (location: Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara Prefecture, CEO: Kohei Busu) will hold the 76th edition of the socks “SOUKI ORIGINAL – Soft socks made of Japanese paper and silk -” on Saturday, October 26, 2024. We will be releasing “Shosoin Exhibition Limited Color”. These special socks are inspired by the Shosoin Treasure, “Golden Lapis Lazuli Back Twelve-Ryokyo Mirror.” These are special socks that exude a gorgeous yet elegant shine.
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understands. The green, dark green, and yellow glassy glazes are complemented by gold glitter, creating a very gorgeous and lively decoration. We have expressed the elegance, sparkle, and color of this treasure with “SOUKI ORIGINAL – Soft socks made of Japanese paper and silk.” The deep colors of forest green and oregano are woven with gold glitter thread that gives off the luster of the glaze and the shine of gold that highlights the cloisonné. We use a manufacturing method that produces a different color for each pair, so you can enjoy a one-of-a-kind color.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/138136/1/138136-1-69477d36502bb6c6342dbc63f17a7c4d-1080×1080.jpg Image of golden lapis lazuli with twelve ridged mirror ◆Japanese paper, cotton, silk…bringing out the charm of materials using a vintage sock knitting machine The materials are smooth washi paper made from the scraps of Yoshino kudzu washi paper, soft cotton, and high-quality silk with a moist and glossy feel. We added sparkle to it with elegant glitter thread. Plenty of carefully selected materials are used to create a soft and comfortable shoe. “Charicks” knits socks using the power of riding a bicycle ( https://www.charicks-online.jp/ ).Using a rare vintage sock knitting machine that is also used in ), we bundle and knit yarns of several colors inspired by the “Golden lapis lazuli 12-ridge mirror”. Please enjoy the unique colors and patterns of each pair, even though they use threads of the same color.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/138136/1/138136-1-2a173fe0cb6e5d84e18ea695607dc010-1080×1080.jpg The charm of materials brought out with vintage sock knitting machines
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/138136/1/138136-1-0d41c7b82a751e7154077f3c0432d7ec-1080×1080.jpg Although the same thread is used, each pair has a different color ◆Nara and socks… A connection that transcends eternity The Shosoin Treasures include “shitozu”, which were worn during ceremonies at shrines and temples, and are said to be the predecessor of socks. The fact that the production of socks and footwear became popular in Nara, which is home to many temples and shrines, makes me feel a strong connection that transcends eras. Modern sock craftsmen have been inspired by the “socket” and “gold lapis lazuli back 12-ridge mirror” painstakingly created by craftsmen of the Tenpyo period, and these are limited-edition socks made with all the skill and passion they have. Please pay attention.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/138136/1/138136-1-0fae82d1030148e24672265a9bbb3a39-1080×1080.jpg Wearing image 2 ◆Product overview Product Name: SOUKI ORIGINAL – Soft Japanese paper and silk socks – 76th Shosoin Exhibition Limited Color Release date: Saturday, October 26, 2024 Size: [S] 22-24cm length approximately 18cm [M] 25-27cm length approximately 18cm *Please note that due to the nature of the material and color, there may be slight differences in size. Price: 2,400 yen (tax included) Materials: 58% cotton, 17% silk, 10% unclassified fibers (Yoshino Kudzu Japanese paper), 7% polyester, 4% nylon, 2% acrylic, 2% polyurethane Sales: Nara National Museum, special outside shop “Tempyo”, Shosoin Exhibition Official Website Online Shop (Site URL:
https://aej.store.yomiuri.co.jp/shop/shosoin ) ◆About Soki Co., Ltd. Soki was founded in 1927 in Koryo-cho, Nara Prefecture, which is a production area for socks, and at the time of its founding, the idea for manufacturing was “We take it for granted that quality is good, but we want to pursue socks that people can feel truly good in their daily lives.” I’ve been more thorough. At Soki, we continue to use rare domestically produced vintage sock knitting machines, which are said to be something that very few craftsmen can handle, while carefully repairing them. Among them, we have a reputation for making low-gauge socks with large and fluffy stitches. ◆Company
profile/contact information Please feel free to contact us regarding this press release, OEM socks, or original products. Trade name: Soki Co., Ltd. Representative: Business trip (Debari) Address: 6-5 Hiso, Koryo-cho, Kitakatsuragi-gun, Nara 635-0824 Established: 1927 Business details: Manufacture and sale of knit products including socks and arm covers TEL: 0745-55-1501 (Weekdays 10:00-17:00) FAX: 0745-55-1502 MAIL：info@souki-knit.jp URL: https://www.souki-knit.jp/