Art of Finding

Pieces are gathered over time, not from a single source. Small shops, private collections, and overlooked spaces are explored, with value found in moments most others pass by. From stores such as L train vintage, Tokio 7, Hamlets and Jesus Christ Vintage to flea markets, items are sourced throughout NYC  

The focus is not on “vintage” as a category, but on items that resonate through texture, shape, and presence—pieces that hold relevance beyond when they were made.

Alongside sourced pieces, select items are created under the TEZORA name. These are made in limited quantities using premium materials, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and intention. Each one is considered, often one of a kind, and designed to stand on its own.

Understanding the intentionality behind each selection that goes beyond mere acquisition. 
Occasionally I come across objects that appear fragile, worn down, or insignificant to most people- filmsy and dismissed as junk. but there’s usually something about them that catches my attention. A strange detail or a worn texture, inciting a feeling difficult to explain but impossible to ignore.

I try restoring these pieces slowly by hand, adding touches of care, weight and craftsmanship in the hope that something meaningful can still emerge from them. Sometimes it doesn't. Either way the process feels worth it.