The Glove That Taught Me the Value of Nurturing Things (1996–2012)

(Vol.1)

When I was in first grade, my parents bought me my very first baseball glove.
Driven by the dream of becoming the best in Japan, I devoted myself to baseball for 16 years, all the way through college—and at the center of that journey was always this glove.

Each time it was covered in dirt, I carefully cleaned it.
The more I used it, the more it adapted to my hand, developing a unique shape and color of its own.
Through that process, I learned something essential: objects grow and change depending on the care we give them, and true attachment takes time to develop.

The years I spent with that glove shaped how I think about my relationship with things.
They also deepened my gratitude to my parents, who allowed me to pursue what I loved wholeheartedly.

At IROS DYEING, I carry forward this lesson—the value of nurturing with care—and aim to share it with others through the art of dyeing.