TORAYA

I usually walk past here when I need a burst of colour injection. The grey, black, khaki, beige, and navy blue fashion choices that greet me on the train daily at the beginning of Autumn, are so very dull for my taste. Even my students aren't that radical in any form of rebellious 80's fluoro, hippie tie-dye, or ethnic blend rainbowy. They play it safe with 'natural casual' hues from Muji.

I am usually wearing my red or pink Kangol Huntington, striking knee-high socks from Tutu Anna, my adored green retro trench coat, or a brightly shining vintage dress. Colour feeds my imagination and inner powers; especially on those cloudy days of empty sky nothingness.

Come to Toraya for your own version of paintbox rejuvenation, or come here to buy some gorgeous fabric original. Three floors of fabric and crafty goodness for you.

Easy to find just down on the right side corner in the 'shotengai' as you walk from Namba station toward Shinsaibashi.

Always people gathered about in creative juices flowing.

Perhaps something for you too?