Interview with Sotaro Ogino, Designer of PETROSOLAUM Japanese Handcrafted Footwear
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"The term “Mingei” was coined in late December 1925, and almost a century has passed since the conceptual seeds of Mingei were sown.?We have always been inspired by the aesthetics and spirit of Mingei that beauty was to be found in daily life." - Sotaro Ogino
Who are the designers behind the brand PETROSOLAUM??
Sotaro Ogino: PETROSOLAUM?has been making shoes since autumn-winter 2012-2013. Started by myself, Sotaro Ogino when I was 30.?My younger brother, Ryo joined PETROSOLAUM in 2015 after graduating from Central Saint Martins College of Art and Design. Our atelier is in Shibuya, Tokyo.
How is Asakusa relevant to traditional boot-making? What makes it a special neighbourhood?
We recognise that Asakusa has developed as a local footwear industry from the leather industry throughout history. ?Shoe-making has flourished as a local industry, making the region Japan's number one shoe production area. Our studio is based in Tokyo. For us, Asakusa is an essential place for shoe-making, where there are many manufacturing sites and material companies.