About Me

 

Hello and welcome to my shop!  I'm Jan Miyabara, the creator behind everything that's featured here.  

I created Aki & Co from the desire to make meaningful, bespoke pieces with my hands.

The name Aki & Co (Aki rhymes with 'hockey') is inspired by my middle name, Akiko, meaning "Autumn Child" in Japanese. 

Most of my pieces are made using a vintage chainstitch machine controlled by a hand crank located under the table, the same kind used at Disneyland to write names on Mickey ears. 

What started out as a hobby hand embroidering pet portraits for friends & family has evolved into a custom embroidery studio, event activation, and brick & mortar shop.

Born and raised in Hawai’i, the most isolated place on earth, I learned from a young age to use what I had available to me and to live in harmony with nature. I’ve carried these values with me and always design with sustainability and the environment in mind. 

Aki & Co sources, prints, and manufactures locally.  I have cultivated lasting relationships with local vendors & suppliers to ensure that each step is taken ethically.

All of my products are designed with intention and thoughtfully crafted in Los Angeles, CA.