WHY

Difference between cultures are inspiring and spark curiosity. By incorporating culture into designs, children will get to know more about the world around them. 'To know another, is to know oneself'. To foster the philosophical growth of the new generation.

THE TOKO STORY

the inevitable

From a young age I have been obsessed with collecting images, spending my money on magazines (before Pinterest came along). Always secretly fantasised about creating a collection, but thought it was something impossible. KIMINI happend and I could not let go. This let me to pack a backpack and travel to Indonesia to find a manufacturing partner. After two months of travelling I found my first manufacturing partner. It started, the thing I always dreamed of (something beautiful, creative, entrepreneurial). My aim is to bring you beautiful pieces, share with you what I see and add to the beauty in the world.

BEHIND THE SCENES

Taking you along to show you the hustle and grind of a young team. We take you along to our manufacturing partners in Java, Indonesia. Sourcing fabrics in the Greater Bay Area in mainland China, visiting our fulfilment partner based in Hong Kong.

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INSPIRED BY

Virgil Abloh, Anthony Bourdain

BOOK

favourite: SHOE DOG - must for an entrepreneur. currently: THE RISE AND FALL OF THE EAST - understanding Chinese culture.

HORSTMAN

KATJA HORSTMAN

Katja Horstman is the Creative Director of TOKO. Grew up in Abcoude, a small town near Amsterdam. Moved to Indonesia, to pursue the dream and to build TOKO. Travel is an essential part for me to create and grow.