月曜日 10:00 - 14:00 火曜日 10:00 - 14:00 水曜日 10:00 - 14:00 木曜日 10:00 - 14:00 金曜日 10:00 - 14:00

Bikudesigns

Name: Bikudesigns
Address: Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, JP
Telephone: 08041563937
Price range: $$

Repurposing forgotten things. Vintage kimono jewellery from Japan. Handmade, limited edition pieces. I live in a bohemian part of Tokyo called Shimokitazawa.

My name is Victoria and I'm the sole designer and maker at Bikudesigns. I've been living in Japan for over 2 decades and I'm originally from the UK. I started making costume jewellery when I was a teenager and as an adult I turned to more serious materials such as gold, silver, semi-precious and precious stones. While studying in New York I learned classical jewellery techniques at The Jewelry Art

s Institute as well as commercial jewellery production and diamond setting at Studio Jewelers. In Japan my jewellery studies continued in a more apprenticeship-style approach, where accuracy was the key and the curriculum was prescriptive. All of these methods gave me a good grounding for my metalwork skills as well as giving me the opportunity to develop an understanding of my own design aesthetic. Stepping away from jewellery design for a time while my children were small babies, I embarked on Ikebana (Japanese flower art) training. After a period of 5 years or so, I eventually became a Sogetsu teacher-trainer. Flowers, and the passing of the seasons, are still a constant source of inspiration to me, especially as I am now surrounded by seasonal kimono silk designs from across the decades. And here I am, in my tiny little studio, packed to the gills with materials, happy to be back at the bench again.

02/05/2026

Ready to finally make friends with a sewing machine? 🧵✨

We’re hosting a super intimate beginner in-person workshop with Aims from Indy Bindy at Studio Biku, just 4 spots, so you’ll get plenty of hands-on guidance and zero overwhelm.

You’ll learn all the essentials:
* Understanding your machine
* How to thread your sewing machine
* Winding and inserting a bobbin
* Basic stitches
* Sewing straight lines and curves
* Turning corners
* Simple construction techniques
* What to do if things go wrong
* The confidence to use your machine at home

…and by the end, you’ll walk away with your very own drawstring bag made from a curated selection of 6 beautiful cotton prints.

Perfect if you’ve been curious but didn’t know where to start, or if your sewing machine has been quietly judging you from the corner 👀

Spots are limited (like, really limited), so if you’re in, grab your ticket soon.

📍 Studio Biku 🗓️ Sunday 24th May 2026 10:00-12:30 🎟️ 4 spots

Let’s stitch something together 💛

Comment MACHINE for info straight to your DMs.

01/05/2026

Happy May everyone!

So far this month is looking exciting with a private retreat arriving mid month, a very special guest workshop, a neighbourhood tour, a talk and of course private booking and shopping is always open.

If you're new around here, you can find more info on my website bikudesigns.com

26/04/2026

Did you catch the April Edit newsletter last night?

In case you missed it, I'm only sending one newsletter a month these days. I'm doing a summary of everything that's happening in my business, events at the studio, restocks and new work, YouTube content and some general musings.

This month there's a big restock of Choose Your Own Charm Wrap Bracelets.
10 charms to choose from.

Read the April Edit here: http://static-promote.weebly.com/share/46ddd09f-30ff-4f35-82a1-072790717e4b

P.S. It would be lovely to have you as a subscriber!

23/04/2026

Squished.

Seasons come and go in a blink of an eye.
We’re already at the end of azalea season. Time marches.
Stomps on the blossoms.

Anyone else feeling pensive lately?

21/04/2026

Day 11 of 14.
Almost there!

Today I’m using flowers to print on rescued kimono silk using the Cyanotype technique.

See you tomorrow for day 12.

20/04/2026

Day 10 of Cyanotype on vintage kimono lining.

Today I’m using some old, slightly brittle thread to make accidental lines on the silk.

I love this one. 🩵💙

17/04/2026

Day 9/14 Cyanotype on rescued kimono silk.

This time I’m using a regular kitchen item to make a subtle textural print.

I can’t wait to share what I’m going to do with the finished silk samples.

💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵💙🩵

16/04/2026

Day 8/14: Cyanotype on vintage kimono lining.

Today I’m using some recycled card packaging, revealing some of the interior texture.

I love how this turned out.

15/04/2026

A place to play, to create, to experiment, to share, to welcome community, to collaborate… a creative sanctuary.

I love coming into the studio everyday to see what unfolds. This is a quick snapshot of what’s emerging in April 2026. In a month’s time, it will look different. Always something new to discover on the horizon.

Hope to see you soon.

Victoria

14/04/2026

Day 7/14 of Cyanotype on vintage kimono silk lining.

Today I’m experimenting with pressed leaves from the garden.

TOP TIP waiting for 24 hours for the fabric to dry gives great results!

14/01/2026

Opening times this month.
See you soon!

住所

Setagaya-ku, Tokyo

営業時間

月曜日	10:00 - 14:00
火曜日	10:00 - 14:00
水曜日	10:00 - 14:00
木曜日	10:00 - 14:00
金曜日	10:00 - 14:00

電話番号

08041563937

ウェブサイト

http://bikudesigns.com/

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