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A limited edition Japantown Seattle soccer scarf in partnership with Intentionalist and Japantown neighbors. All proceeds go to Japantown Neighbors to support community programming.
Designed by Tessa Asato and Shayla Huffana, both Washington-based artists. This scarf was inspired by summer Bon Odori (Obon), a Japanese Buddhist holiday, where we gather with joy and honor our ancestors. This celebration includes dancing to traditional Japanese folk music, listening to the taiko drums, wearing colorful yukatas & happi coats. The Kikko (tortoise shell) pattern represents longevity and good fortune while featuring Japantown icons throughout. A reminder of the past and celebrating this unique summer season here in Seattle. Proceeds go to the Japantown Neighbors and Minidoka Pilgrimage.
The end details on the scarf includes Ganbare! A popular sports chant meaning “Let's do it!”
Care Instructions: Spot treat, hand wash cold water only, no bleach
More about the artists and organizations:
Tessa Asato is fourth generation (yonsei) Japanese-Uchinanchu American artist. Born and raised in the suburbs outside of Seattle. Growing up as a minority in her hometown, her local Temple provided cultural connection that continues to inspire her work as an artist.
Shayla Huffana was born and raised in Washington. She is a Filipino American artist whose work focuses on graphic arts and branding. Her non-profit association ConceptShell is a design studio dedicated to amplifying underrepresented voices, elevating brands, and inspiring meaningful change.
Intentionalist is an online guide to intentional spending that supports small businesses and diverse local communities.
Japantown Neighbors is a volunteer community group made of community members and business owners. Their mission is to activate and highlight historic Japantown through community events and neighborhood improvements.
Minidoka Pilgrimage is a volunteer-run organization of survivors and descendants of the Japanese American incarceration, as well as allies. Through its annual pilgrimage and educational programs, it honors those imprisoned during World War II, supports healing across generations, and raises awareness of this often erased history.