The phenomenon of hikikomori can be viewed as voluntary social isolation from society and all forms of communication—a desire to minimize contact with others.A masterful expression emerges when the lack of desire to engage with the outside world and the voluntary internal seclusion are transposed into a tangible product in which everyone can find a piece of themselves. The objects convey constraint and detachment, creating a limitation of movement.
The pieces are constructed from leather and metal; the objective of each one is to restrict finger movement. Furthermore, the leather laces can be adjusted, allowing the wearer to choose the desired tightness of the piece. Each object is named after one syllable of the word «Hikikomori.»
.HI
.HI consists of two metal bases fastened with a leather strap. The primary value of each piece lies in the numerous ways it can be worn.
.KI
.KI is a single metallic object with an attached drawstring that can be secured onto different fingers.
.KO
.KO are the only leather rings in this series and connect to each other using metal elements.
.MO .RI
The MO and RI are hair accessories with a hole in the center, allowing them to be secured to hair with a pin. They can be worn as a pair or individually.
