Word Picture Jewelry
You wear a word.
You express yourself.
Designed with Hiragana and Arabic
Handmade in New York
You wear a word.
You express yourself.
What does 'wear a word' mean?
Wear a word means the jewelry itself is shaped from language. Each design is hand-cut from metal in the form of Japanese letters or Arabic. You don’t just wear jewelry — you literally wear a word, full of meaning, you carry culture, language, and a secret message in your jewelry. It’s a piece of who you are.
Why do you use Arabic and Japanese?
As my father was an English teacher and my mother was a Japanese calligraphy teacher, it's no wonder I was very interested in other countries' letters. Arabic, in particular, has very elegant curvy lines, which are used to adorn books and architecture. The letters are very artistic and beautiful, just as Japanese is.
What's a "word picture"?
Forming pictures with different combinations of letters. Sometimes it's used as an educational tool because the image and the word are similar, making the word easy to remember.
About
Finding jewelry that feels truly personal isn’t easy. So many designs are beautiful, but not unique enough to reflect you. And if you’re like me — a little shy at parties or unsure how to start a conversation — connection can feel just as hard to find. That’s where my jewelry begins.
My jewelry is designed from languages — Japanese, Arabic and English — each piece hand-cut from metal sheets to form its shape. At first glance, it just looks like a beautiful design.
Then someone notices. They might ask, “What is that?” or say, “I like the shape of this.”
That’s your moment.
You explain: “It’s actually designed from a word.” Suddenly, a hidden meaning is revealed — love, peace, strength, or even a personal story.
That surprise becomes the start of a conversation.
You don’t just wear jewelry; you wear meaning, culture, and a bridge to the world.
And I believe each of these small bridges matters. Conflicts often begin with not knowing each other’s stories. But when we connect — even in a small way — we take a step toward understanding. And every step toward understanding is a step toward peace.
PROFILE
Satoko Komatsu
Born and raised in Osaka, she was influenced by her parents, English teacher and Japanese calligraphy teacher. While a university student studying Italian language and culture, Arabic and Hebrew, she went to Florence to study jewelry design.
After 8 years career as a jewelry designer in Japan, she moved to NY in 2013 to hone the design skill.
In 2015, she started to make her own jewelry.
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Designed with Arabic words
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