These work gloves from BEAMS Japan, which reinterprets Japanese masterpieces from a premium perspective, feature a design inspired by "Hige Moji" (beard-like lettering), a symbol of Edo-period sign culture. The lettering was specially commissioned from Kohei Kamiboriuchi, a leading expert in lettering. This unique typeface, with its beard-like strokes at the ends of the characters, is a very auspicious design imbued with wishes for business prosperity and a constant stream of customers.
These gloves, with their deep "sumikuro" (ink black) body and striking graphics, add a stylish accent to your hands. They're perfect for work, but also make a statement as an outdoor activity, DIY projects, and even as a fashion accessory. While embodying traditional Japanese aesthetics, they add a sophisticated touch to your everyday style.

■About Hige-moji
Hige moji is a uniquely Japanese character culture that expresses wishes such as "prosperity in business," "good health," and "prayer for attracting customers." By making the "hige" at the end of the line an odd or prime number, it is believed to bring good luck, such as "continuity" and "unbreakable," and its traditional decorativeness is appealing, visualizing the power behind the words.

BEAMS Japan
BEAMS JAPAN 's name is a phonetic transcription of "Japan, the source of beautiful and diverse dreams." Based on a world view centered on the ink-black of calligraphy, we will re-edit the masterpieces and culture encountered over the past 10 years from a more premium perspective. A new standard begins at this 10th anniversary milestone.

Kohei Kamihoriuchi
A sign craftsman and sign painter. A sign shop that handles everything from logo design to production and installation. Their work primarily focuses on expressions incorporating "Hige-moji," a type of Edo-period calligraphy.

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