Greetings! My name is Ako, and I operate a small online store from my residence in Auckland, New Zealand.
From a young age, I have had a passion for handcrafting and began creating bead jewelry as a hobby in 2020.
It has always been my aspiration to transform this passion into a business.
Consequently, I made the decision to embark on this journey. The term “temahima” translates to “put time and effort into” in Japanese.
It can be used in expressions such as “temahima kakete tukutta yubiwa,” meaning “I put time and effort into this ring.”
This principle guides me as I craft with love and care.
I envision my customers holding my creations in the morning, adding a splash of color to their day, or providing them with a small boost of strength when needed.
If my crafts can achieve this for you, it would bring me immense joy.
I developed this website independently and aspire to pursue web development as a career in the future; however, there remains much to learn in the realms of jewelry making, small business management, and website creation.
I am committed to expanding my knowledge in these areas, particularly in enhancing my skills as a jewelry maker and exploring new materials and designs.
I hope you appreciate the distinctiveness and warmth of the handmade TE MA HI MA crafts.
Thank you for taking the time to read this.