Taking out a beloved woven basket, Yataro Matsuura revealed a collection of well-used Smythson books that have accompanied him through the years. Not only are the Featherweight pages filled with precious memories Matsuura shared how each book wove itself into his daily life, taking on stories of its own.
“I first became interested in British crafts, such as pottery and handmade goods, around 1990. When I visited London at the age of 35, I wanted to experience them first hand, and ordered everyday items like shirts, umbrellas, and hats from renowned shops. One of them was Smythson of Bond Street.”
“Britain has a culture that values traditionally handcrafted objects. Smythson, too, creates products made with the care of artisans, so it has always been a brand I admired.”