September 29, 2009

Kodomo Notice:

We are saddened by the news that one of our suppliers, Kodomo Inc. (USA) will be closing.  The slow economy and the downturn in the stamping and scrapbooking market place have led them to make this decision.  The parent company, Kodomo No Kao in Japan will continue in business and produce stamps and other craft supplies.

Although, Kodomo Japan will continue in business, a majority of the Kodomo Inc (USA) stamp images and products were produced solely for the American market place.  At this time, there are no plans for Kodomo Japan to continue to carrying or produce the Kodomo Inc (USA) line.  Any remaining inventory will be sold and no additional product will be produced for the USA market.  Many of the most popular Kodomo Inc (USA) stamp image are already sold out.

This may be your last chance to purchase many of the Kodomo stamp images.

Hanko Designs

Kodomo, Inc. / Kodomo No Kao - Japan

"...In Japanese, kodomo no kao means the look on a young person's face when they are absorbed in play. This experience is what Kodomo Inc. strives to create with its hand-crafted rubber stamps and stamp accessories. Kodomo Inc. was founded by Hisako Nakamura who began working in the Japanese toy industry in the early 1970's. By l983 she founded her own gift company. This was the beginning of selling rubber stamps. The style of the products of Kodomo Inc. is inspired by the art of Yoko Ganaha. Her style combines American country as well as traditional Japanese influences. Yoko finds the simplicity and fresh tenderness in stamping fascinating. She is interested in bringing the feeling of gentle movement into her drawings through color and illustration. Kodomo Inc. represents the merging of the artistry of  Japanese, Chinese and American styles in the exciting realm of rubber-stamping..."
Kodomo, Inc. (website - http://kodomoinc.com)