When Tradition Meets a Coptic Twist
Most of the time, when someone brings us a Bible for conservation, we know what to expect: careful cleaning, sturdy re-sewing, a traditional rebinding in leather. It's the kind of...
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Mino Memories: Falling in Love with Washi
Discover the beauty and tradition of Japanese washi paper — handmade, strong, and unforgettable. The Paper That Sings That sound of water swirling over the sugeta — when our sensei...
The One Who Was Supposed to Run the Shop
Before there was a shop. Before the name. Before the first bookbinding knife ever hit the table… There was Kuro. He was mine — the kind of cat who didn’t...
Swipe Right on These Tools: What Our Kits Say About Us
People say you can tell a lot about someone by what they carry in their bag. We say: look at their tools. At Kuro’s Workshop, our tools are more than...
Bringing Hawaii’s Royal Past to Life: Restoring a 19th-Century Scrapbook of High Society and Politics
Honoring King Kalākaua’s Legacy at Kuro’s Workshop At Kuro’s Workshop, we don’t just restore items—we bring history back to life. A recent project took us on a journey to conserve...
The Origin of the Aloha Journal
Handmade Keepsakes from Hawaii The inspiration for the Aloha Journal came to me during a deeply personal moment. After my grandma passed away, my family and I were sorting through...