☱ Asian Style — Your Style ☷ encolor was founded in February 18, 2008, in Phoenix Arizona. We are a small group of Japanese artists producing one-of-a-kind hand painted products and put their individual sprit and energy into each item wishing to bring fortune and happiness. “encolor” means “to color” but in Japanese “en” by itself means circle (円), destiny (縁), garden (園), and feast (宴). Our mission is to create designs that provide a synergy of classic Asian aesthetics with a contemporary style. Our designs stand out from the mass produced styles you find at the mall because each product is hand-painted, it can be customized to match your own style. Why Hand-Painted Designs? Hand-painted clothes offer many advantages over mass-produced ones ... ‣ Each item is a one-of-a-kind made just for you. ‣ The artist puts their individual spirit, soul and energy into each item. ‣ We offer dynamic “3D designs” that can wrap around the clothes or over the shoulder. ‣ Unique designs such as paired dragon shirts which seamlessly run across two shirts. ‣ We can add artistic Japanese characters, such as a name or simply to express yourself. ‣ Makes a truly unique and special gift.

San Francisco International Gift Fair Trade Show

Sat, 7 Feb 2009 22:44:28 -0700

The San Francisco International Gift Fair is a new defined marketplace for gift industry. The place is known as a convenient way of navigating eminent buyers from all across the globe and acts as an integral destination for sourcing different products of gift industry. Held at Moscone Center, San Francisco, USA, the show revolves around convenient halls which in turns ensure steady flow of buyers and generation of high business sales.
encolor products are presented by Xcidia inc.
http://www.xcidia.com
encolor released a couple of new designs and “Greeting Friends Series” baby T-shirts.
Yasuko Kimono, our customer, presented encolor designed T-shirt at their booth as well.

encolor hand-painted shirts at the Museum of International Folk, Santa Fe

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 02:05:49 -0700

The mission of the Museum of International Folk Art is to enrich the human spirit by connecting people with the arts, traditions, and cultures of the world.  The Museum of International Folk Art (MOIFA) explores the dynamics of artistic expression in the context of cultural change. Through its collections, exhibitions, publications, and educational programs, the museum expands perceptions of folk art and encourages dialogue about traditions, cultural identity, community and aesthetics.
http://www.internationalfolkart.org/

Japanese Friendship Garden Celebrates Children's Day and Kite Festival

Sun, 30 Mar 2008 21:32:23 -0700

The festival will feature cosplay, a shortened term for “costume play,” where people dress up as characters from the comics, cartoons and science fiction. There will be two martial arts stage demonstrations - Swordmanship and Chanbarra. And new this year, children and adults will have the opportunity to attend an abbreviated tea ceremony, tour the garden and visit the “Dress Up” booth where children can get dressed up in kimono or martial arts costume and have their picture taken.
Kites will be flying all day. They can be brought from home, bought at the Festival or made on site. Kids of all ages will marvel as Kite Master Tom Manson will be there with his stunt kites.
encolor is the only booth which offered facepainting at the Kite Festival.

International Festival at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School

Fri, 7 Mar 2008 01:44:10 -0700

Great International Festival at Kyrene de la Mariposa Elementary School. Food, Art and Craft was presented by students from all different countries. Stage performance such as traditional dancing, singing was performed. encolor help Japanese booth by offering Japanese theme face painting and traditional brush calligraphy.

Matsuri - Festival of Japan

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 16:49:12 -0700

“Matsuri" is Japanese for "festival," and in Phoenix, this is the best time of year to have one!
Heritage & Science Park will be filled with the sights and sounds of Japan. Enjoy three stages of entertainment, including martial arts and taiko drumming. Japanese food, crafts and children’s activities are also event highlights.
encolor also offer the service of Japanese theme face-painting such as dragon, Ninja, kabuki make up, Japanese flowers and so on, which is very popular for kids.