"My love for the Land of the Rising Sun began in 2002 when I first visited Japan and fell in love irreversibly. Japan is a country unlike any other, and I am always amazed at how it blends cutting-edge technology with centuries-old traditions.
I have a particular fondness for traditional arts. I began my deep dive into Japanese culture with painting and spent 10 years practicing Sumi-e, the art of monochrome ink painting. Then came the time for ikebana, sashiko embroidery, and shibori—traditional fabric dyeing techniques. My special passion is transforming vintage items into modern, practical pieces with their own unique histories. It brings me great joy that my creative ideas are shared by others who are as passionate as I am.
Yuriko is a team that creates not just items, but wearable art. I am convinced that at the heart of creativity, a vital, innate instinct, lies the very essence of our survival as a species. As long as we create with our hands, we are filled with life and meaning."
The creator of the Yuriko brand is Liliya Kulikova, a professional psychologist, artist, and avid admirer of traditional Japanese arts.