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I'm Victoria Close, the founder and designer/creator, social media manager, website designer, photographer,  graphic designer, accountant and chief kimono-sourcer.

Where did the concept of Bikudesigns come from?
The concept is based around 4 key elements that came from my own life as a mum and business owner.

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7 things about Victoria...

1. I’m what people consider a ‘self-taught' jeweller, even though I have trained in diamond setting, enamelling, granulation, wax casting, repoussé and chasing (etc.) The ‘self-taught’ bit comes in because I don’t have a degree in Metalsmithing (my degree is in Philosophy and English)

2. I live in Shimokitazawa in Tokyo, the place that provided the inspiration behind my brand. After WWII this area was well-known for the black market in American goods. To this day, a hangover from its past, it's famous for its vintage and antique shops.

3. I come from a family of female retail entrepreneurs (both my grandmothers and my mum were shop-owners).

4. I started a jewellery business when I was 15 years old selling vintage bead jewellery.

5. One of my grandmothers was a milliner and one was a seamstress.

6. I recently found out that in the 19th Century, my ancestors were silk weavers, which totally blew my mind.

7. I re-purpose forgotten things because unused objects make me sad. My aim is to give them a new life.

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  • WELCOME
    • Meet the maker
    • Shop
    • Events
    • Blog
    • WORK WITH ME
    • PRESS
  • INFO
    • Shipping
    • Jewellery Care/ Returns and Refunds
    • FAQ
    • WHAT THEY'RE SAYING ABOUT BIKU
    • Custom Payment
    • LINKS
    • Wholesale
    • Privacy
    • Contact
  • SHOP BY COLLECTION
    • EARS >
      • Zoom-Worthy Earrings
      • Ki-Mono Kimono
      • Studs
      • Glass Studs
      • French Lever
      • Statement Earrings
    • NECK >
      • Multi-Bezel Necklace
      • BRAIDED
      • Long Neckpieces
      • Short Neckpieces
      • Necklaces >
        • Small Pendant
        • Medium Pendant
        • Large Pendant
    • WRIST >
      • Single Wrap
      • Double Wrap
      • Triple Wrap
      • Obijime wrap
      • Cufflinks
    • HEADBAND >
      • Twist Headbands
      • Knot Headbands
      • Bow Headbands
      • Scarf Headbands
      • Hard Headband
    • OTHER >
      • FUKUBUKURO
      • Key Fobs
      • Stocking Fillers
      • GIFT CARDS
      • BIKU SOAP BOX
      • Kimono Lover Gift Box
      • Pins
      • Kokeshi Jewellery
    • Special Offer
    • SECRET SUBSCRIBER SALE
  • MAILING LIST