Book Club: Walking in the Woods
"Walking in the Woods" by Yoshifumi Miyazaki is a contemplative journey that blends the personal with the scientific, offering readers an immersive exploration into the healing power of nature. Miyazaki,...
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Book Club: The Indian History of British Columbia
"The Indian History of British Columbia" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration into the rich and complex history of the indigenous peoples of British Columbia, offering readers a profound understanding...
Book Club: Down the River
"Down the River" by Edward Abbey is a provocative and lyrical ode to the wilderness, specifically the riverine landscapes of the American West, that showcases Abbey's deep reverence for nature...
Book Club: Traplines
"Traplines: Coming Home to Sawtooth Valley" by John Rember is a poignant and deeply personal exploration of the rugged beauty of Idaho's Sawtooth Valley and the profound connections between land,...
Book Club: Robert Brown and the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition
"Robert Brown and the Vancouver Island Exploring Expedition" delves into the remarkable yet underappreciated journey of Robert Brown and his team as they set out in the mid-19th century to...
Book Club: The Call of the Wild
"The Call of the Wild" by Jack London is a timeless narrative that speaks to the primal urge within all living beings to return to nature, to adapt, and to...
Book Club: Undaunted Courage
In "Undaunted Courage: Meriwether Lewis, Thomas Jefferson, and the Opening of the American West," Stephen E. Ambrose transports us to an era of fearless exploration and uncharted territories, echoing the...
Material Guide: Merino Wool
Merino Wool: The Strongest, Warmest, and Softest Material from the Hardest Creature of Burden For as long as history has been recorded, wool has protected people from exposure to the...
Goods Roundup: Why We Discbound System
The Backstory The disc-binding system was originally invented in good-old-1948-America by Andre Tomas and Andre Martin. In late 1990, their patent expired and the discbound system was adopted by many...
Book Club: Guns, Germs, and Steel
Jared Diamond's "Guns, Germs, and Steel" is a compelling exploration of the patterns of human history, dissecting the grand, often brutal forces that have shaped the modern world. With a...
Product Roundup: Focus Journal Comparison
Analog Journals For Overly-digitized World Ask before you buy, as we like to say. Well, the first question probably coming into your mind is "What exactly is focus journal?". In...
Curated: Higonokami VG-10
The Higonokami knife is a testament to the ingenuity and craftsmanship of the people of the Japanese town of Miki. The Higonokami knife is a Japanese folding knife design that...
Sourcing notes: Japan Blue Vintage Denim Mill
There's a small town in Japan that has become synonymous with denim. Kojima Street, located in the Okayama Prefecture, is home to some of the world's finest denim artisans. For...
Material Guide: Full Grain Leather
Full Grain Leather: The rugged material that tells its own story Leather has been in mankind’s toolbox for centuries. It has been used for everything from boots to armor. It...
Kyrgyzstan: A country that chose us
When we travel to Kyrgyzstan, all of our senses are awakened. Kyrgyzstan is a small country nestled in the heart of Central Asia and landlocked by China to the east,...
Material Guide: Organic Cotton
Organic Cotton: The pure, breathable, regenerative material grown in harmony with the land The story of cotton is deeply entwined with trade and conquest. This humble plant has been a...
Analog memories: Kyrgyzstan II
The land of wildest beauty, we’re back in Kyrgyzstan. Explore raw and unfiltered moments from the 2022 journey to Kyrgyzstan captured on the NIKON FM2 with 35mm black-white Kodak film....
Material guide: How to care for full grain leather
Full grain leather is a durable natural material that can last for decades with proper care. However, it can be affected by the elements and the passage of time. At...
Our approach to ethical sourcing
Have you ever stopped to think about how your clothes and accessories were made? We have. In fact, it's one of the main reasons we started OWEN STITCH.
Our approach to product philosophy
Product with a conscience: our mission is to create quality everyday products but never lose sight of their impact.
