Yumiko Sekine, founder of Fog Linen Work, the Tokyo-based home goods brand, is on a quest to revive the art of simplicity and craft. She’s long been a Remodelista favorite (we’ve featured her work in our three books and we all own tea towels, line-coated trays, baskets, and more from her line), so we were intrigued to learn that she’s compiled her minimalist but soulful approach to living in a new book, Simplicity at Home, from Chronicle Books.
Ten years ago, Sekine’s first line included just seven items; now, 10 years on, Fog Linen Work produces an expansive line of linen household essentials, as well as elegant brass storage items, wire baskets, clothing, and more.
And what about her own modest, recently built house in Tokyo? “I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about the best way to inhabit this new space,” she says, “which has given me fresh eyes and a renewed desire to live richly with less, and to find more simplicity and ease in my life. I call my approach ‘joyfully minimalist’ because I believe that with less, you can find greater enjoyment in what you do have.”
Here’s a tour:
Photography by Nao Shimizu.
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For more Japanese design, see:
Brass Tacks: Small, Quietly Beautiful Storage Essentials from Fog Linen
20 Best Online Shops for Japanese Housewares Design
10 Ideas for Designing a Japanese-Inspired Garden, with Marc Keane
Frequently asked questions
Who is Yumiko Sekine?
Yumiko Sekine is the founder of Home & Stoneware brand Fog Linen Work.
What is Fog Linen Work?
Fog Linen Work is a home and lifestyle brand that produces a range of linen and stoneware products.
Where is Fog Linen Work based?
Fog Linen Work is based in Tokyo, Japan.
What inspired Yumiko to start Fog Linen Work?
Yumiko was inspired by the simplicity and durability of linen, and saw an opportunity to bring high-quality linen products to the market.
What are some of the products offered by Fog Linen Work?
Fog Linen Work offers a range of products including linen bedding, tableware, kitchen goods, and clothing.
Is Fog Linen Work environmentally friendly?
Yes, Fog Linen Work is committed to sustainability and uses natural materials, such as linen, and avoids harmful chemicals in their production process.
Where can I purchase Fog Linen Work products?
Fog Linen Work products are available for purchase on their website, as well as in select retail stores around the world.
Does Fog Linen Work ship internationally?
Yes, Fog Linen Work ships their products internationally.
Does Fog Linen Work offer a warranty or returns policy?
Fog Linen Work offers a warranty for any defects or damages in their products, and a returns policy for items that are unused and in their original packaging.
Does Fog Linen Work have a social media presence?
Yes, Fog Linen Work can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
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