It's been just about two weeks since Japan was hit by the worst earthquake in its history and the devastation that followed. It has been heartbreaking to watch, and terrifying to think about the friends I made there when studying abroad and if they are alright. I don't have any family living there anymore but that doesn't lessen the tragedy overall...
To help I went and purchased one of these bracelets from Corter Leather. It's $20, and 100% of the proceeds are being donated to Red Cross Japan. As of March 21st the proprietor, Eric, has raised over $20,000. He stated that, as he went into his leather goods-making venture, the thoughtful care and meticulous craft of Japanese artisans is what inspired his own craft, so I find it rather fitting and so touching that he feels that he owes something to them.
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