BLIND MAN TOGS | Accessories Born from a "Silver Spoon"

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Accessories Crafted from "Silver Spoons"

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Passing down to the "future" accessories that blend "past" and "present," each one unique, with wishes for love and peace.—The accessory brand "BLIND MAN TOGS" creates new designs that incorporate contemporary sensibilities while inheriting the traditions and techniques of its predecessors.

Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

The Custom of Gifting Silver Spoons

A widespread legend in medieval Europe held that a child born with a silver spoon in their mouth would lead a happy life.

Believing this, people had a custom of gifting a silver spoon upon a child's birth, imbued with blessings and wishes for "eternal happiness." This silver spoon symbolized protection against evil and the wish for "a life without want."

Silver was believed to possess protective powers and was considered sacred, symbolizing great spiritual strength. However, during a time of stark wealth disparity, only the affluent could afford silver tableware, making it a coveted, unattainable luxury for common people. The strong yearning of the populace spread the custom of "gifting silver spoons" worldwide, allowing it to mature into a cultural tradition.

The accessory brand, BLIND MAN TOGS, sources these vintage silver spoons, each with a unique pattern and imbued with the meaning of "happiness." While preserving the spoon handles, they apply new, delicate craftsmanship such as braiding and intricate carving of peace signs and hearts.

Furthermore, the brand incorporates the spirit of "hippie" culture from the 70s, a symbol of "freedom," into rings and necklaces.

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