Filed under: Kitchen, Your Home
When a Japanese designer couldn't find the simple homewares she desired, she launched her own line.
A sampling of Fog Linen Work's wares. Photos: Fog Linen Work
Fog Linen Work
The Goods
At first glance, you might not be intrigued by Fog Linen Work's line of homewares -- the neutral colors and humble checks aren't exactly attention-grabbers. However, once you've touched and seen these goods in person, you'll know why the design world is crazy for Fog Linen Work: The quality is impeccable. Fog Linen Work was started by Japanese designer Yumiko Sekine, who couldn't find the natural, home textiles she craved. The line consists of napkins, placemats, tablecloths, kitchen towels, aprons and other home-related textiles and accessories.
The Secret
Made from high-quality materials like raw linen from Lithuania, the integrity of the materials makes Fog Linen Work's pieces long-lasting. Their simple, natural designs also mean they won't go in or out of fashion. Anyone who appreciates craftsmanship will love Fog Linen Work.
Things to Know
You can't order directly from Fog Linen Work (at least not yet), and you'll have to go to Tokyo to visit their shop. However, several retailers carry their wares, including Design Within Reach, Horne, Haus Interior and Terrain. Also, the name and size of each product is stamped on many of their linens, but the stamp washes away with use. We're dying to see the company's 'Around Linen' series in which they profile some of their favorite designers, who work with linen, like Erica Tanov and Lotta Jansdotter.
Don't be surprised if you start seeing Fog Linen Work's products in more U.S. outlets. We recently spied them at the New York Gift Show exhibiting as a wholesaler for the first time.
he Fog Linen Work shop in Tokyo, Japan. Photo: Fog Linen Work