Contributed to the development and inheritance of Japanese crafts

We are pleased to report that Natsuko Shoji and her collaboration partner VERDY, have received a letter of appreciation from The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries.

This certificate of appreciation was awarded for the donation of a portion of the proceeds from the été x Girls Don't Cry "A Bridge to The Next Generation" collection.

Shoji and VERDY hope that the wonderful crafts of Japan will be appreciated by many people around the world and help nurture the next generation of craftspeople.

Outline of The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries:
The Association for the Promotion of Traditional Craft Industries is an organization dedicated to promoting the traditional craft industries throughout Japan, and to helping more people to properly understand traditional crafts. It was established with contributions from the Japanese government, Japanese public institutions, and organizations related to traditional Japanese crafts.


We will continue to deepen our knowledge of traditional Japanese crafts and contribute to their development and transmission.