Kuro Neko: a name brewed with Curiosity!
Black Cat. That’s what Kuro Neko means. Sounds playful and is Japanese in origin
Why?
Great Question, honestly because it’s fun!
They’re cute, popular, Curious and most of all…. I’m allergic hahaha
So this is a playful way to interact with them in my own way.
Styling the brand around them, the cartoony and roughness of the aesthetic, the allusion to Coffee, it felt like a great combination to showcase this affection, playful feeling and message my own passion for them and this company. I’ve been told by friends this is very ‘me’, which I’ll take in stride and with a bit of pride as I’m grateful for their support!
I hope you’ll join me on the journey! It’ll be a long one, filled with musings, designs, reflections and most of all fun!
I am forever curious and filled with questions and this is a great opportunity to fulfill my own ambitions and desires via serving others through this platform with both products, thoughts and commentary.
Feel free to tune in or tune out and just enjoy what I make.
Regardless, Welcome one and all to Kuro Neko, where you can Sip, Wear and Play!
Cheers!
Sincerely,
Phillip
PS Thank you, truly, deeply and sincerely to family, friends, cafes, roasters and God who have all motivated and inspired me along the way and continue to do so.
I will be sharing and showcasing them soon so you too can check them out and hopefully support them as well!
A rising tide lifts all ships and we can all share our own passions to bring some spotlight to what matters :D
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So you stuck around to learn some more eh?
Fair enough..and thank you.
so Kuro Neko, why Japanese, why that? Great question again!
My friend who got me into coffee is from Japan and that’s where I had my first cup of coffee actually. That’s where I began to learn about coffee and as such it’s a bit of an homage to the start of my journey and to a country where I owe a lot for showing me what coffee could be. It also rolls off the tongue, has a good mouthfeel and is catchy too!
They’re arguably the most popular type of cat in media, and especially in drawings and more.
Besides I love all things spooky so let’s add that too!
I have a ton of variations on Kuro and their partner in crime Shiro, but you’ll have to wait and see what I have in store!!!
I’m so excited to go from coffee enthusiast to incredibly small roaster who’s ready to learn twenty different skills to help share the fun of making coffee, clothing, design, animations and more. When you can go from musings to doodles to drafting to this, I can’t help but smile.
It’s been tricky but I think I’m trickier haha. Here’s to the journey, together!