Food & Drink
Shopping Made Easy in Japantown
By Seattle Mag December 14, 2012
For the quirky and artistic on your holiday gift list, check out Momo in the Japantown corner of Chinatown-International District. Momo owner—and former Seattle magazine shopping writer—Lei Ann Shiramizu, purveys funky Asian-European apparel and accessories with potential finds including handmade bags from Japanese brand Maruka, constructed from vintage kimono fabric wrapped around a metal frame and embellished with stones and sequins ($130-$150) and Tribal Delights jewelry, which organically mixes metals, leather, salvaged materials, and fish vertebrae (yes, fish vertebrae), to delightful effect ($88-$250).
And, for the man on your list, consider the dopp kits from AU ($60). These ultra-durable little bags are made of waxed cotton and sized perfectly for the Billy Jealousy manly travel-size products ($25) also available at Momo, including “Hydroplane” shave cream and “Ocean Front” body wash.
Added bonus: All day Saturday and Sunday, December 15-16, Momo shoppers will receive 2-hour parking vouchers with $50 purchases. Park in the Merchants lot at 5th Ave S. and South Main St or the Bank of America lot at 6th Ave S. and South Jackson St.