Cosmic Wonder
Initiated by Japanese artist Yukinori Maeda in 1997, Cosmic Wonder is an ongoing project dedicated to various modes of expression including clothing, artwork, publishing and performance. Cosmic Wonder garments are designed with natural materials using traditional Japanese techniques and a dedication to sustainability.
In 2016, Cosmic Wonder moved their studio to a traditional thatched house in Miyama, a remote village in the mountains of north Kyoto designated a national preservation district of historic buildings. Dedicated to sustainability, this transition from an urban setting has enhanced their work, as their garments are designed with natural materials while using time-honored Japanese techniques. There is a natural beauty embedded within these methods and Cosmic Wonder hopes to foster an opportunity to transform the wearer through conscious efforts toward sustainable methods of producing clothing.