The Southern Thread

The Southern Thread is where stories from both hemispheres come together — weaving wool, weather, place, and purpose. From a life in Japan with roots in New Zealand, this journal explores slow living, seasonal rhythms, thoughtful design, and the warmth of natural fibres. It's not just about wool — it's about the threads that connect us.

Wool, seasons, and stories from both sides of the world.

The Southern Thread

In Good Company: Thoughts on Belonging, Foreignness, and Community

In Good Company: Thoughts on Belonging, Foreign...

Lately, there’s been a noticeable stir in the air. Among Japan’s foreign community, conversations are bubbling up about a shift in tone—particularly in political commentary. There’s been talk of foreigners...

In Good Company: Thoughts on Belonging, Foreign...

Lately, there’s been a noticeable stir in the air. Among Japan’s foreign community, conversations are bubbling up about a shift in tone—particularly in political commentary. There’s been talk of foreigners...

Planning a Wool-Focused Trip to New Zealand

Planning a Wool-Focused Trip to New Zealand

The early stages of a slow and purposeful journey In September I’ll be heading to New Zealand — a place close to my heart, and the home of the beautiful...

Planning a Wool-Focused Trip to New Zealand

The early stages of a slow and purposeful journey In September I’ll be heading to New Zealand — a place close to my heart, and the home of the beautiful...

A Check-Up on More Than Just My Health

A Check-Up on More Than Just My Health

Today I did something that’s been on my to-do list for a while: I went for a physical check-up. The kind you’re meant to do every year. For me, it...

A Check-Up on More Than Just My Health

Today I did something that’s been on my to-do list for a while: I went for a physical check-up. The kind you’re meant to do every year. For me, it...

Southward Memories: The Origins of a Love Affair with Winter

Southward Memories: The Origins of a Love Affai...

Before I ever sold a single woolly thing, I was in love with winter. As the school holidays roll around I am remembering all the trips back home to NZ...

Southward Memories: The Origins of a Love Affai...

Before I ever sold a single woolly thing, I was in love with winter. As the school holidays roll around I am remembering all the trips back home to NZ...

Threaded Between Two Worlds

Threaded Between Two Worlds

I recently read a piece on long-term homesickness. It was about more than missing a place — it spoke to missing a version of yourself, of your life, that lives...

Threaded Between Two Worlds

I recently read a piece on long-term homesickness. It was about more than missing a place — it spoke to missing a version of yourself, of your life, that lives...