Sri Threads

NYC's five boroughs are full of hidden treasures. From bars concealed by phone booths to unbelievable dim sum, it is nearly impossible to chart all the magic the city creates. We recently spent some time with Stephen Szczepanek, owner of Sri Threads, a boutique collection of rare Japanese textiles hidden inside an apartment building in the Greenpoint neighborhood of Brooklyn. Szczepanek has been collecting these gems from Japan for over a decade, and each of his many fabrics tells a story, documenting historical and cultural moments in the nation's history.

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I'm surprised that I haven't seen this video until now. It's an absolutely wonderful trip through vintage indigo textiles guided by an expert. Stephen is obviously enamored with boro and all of the cultural and societal implications of it - as am I! - and it was a delight to tour his studio through the video. Thank you, Stephen and please keep on collecting and promoting the beauty of these pieces.

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nice