Moto Hideo Motoike BR-01 Ueda Handmade Chain Bracelet with K18 Gold Accent

- The Hideo Motoike Series is a jewellery line created to mark the 50th anniversary of Moto, returning to the roots of the brand and the personal history of its founder, Hideo Motoike. Established in 1971, Moto began in a small atelier in Minami-Aoyama—an intimate space where craftsmanship, culture, and personal expression quietly intersected. These early years laid the foundation for Motoike’s lifelong approach to making, rooted in handwork, curiosity, and lived experience.

Distinct from the Contemporary Native Series, the Hideo Motoike Series carries a deeper, more personal connection to Native American culture as seen through Motoike’s own life and experiences. Each piece is personally designed and handcrafted by Motoike himself, from the initial design to the creation of the original forms and tools used in production.

Rather than aiming for uniform perfection, the jewellery is meant to age naturally over time — becoming a personal object shaped by wear and memory. This is jewellery as Motoike-san intends it — personal, honest, and shaped by the hands and time of a life devoted to craftsmanship.

- Tip - About the Name “Ueda Chain”

The name “Ueda Chain” comes from its origin story. Around 30 years ago, photographer Shoji Ueda from Tottori Prefecture placed a custom order with Motoike. That request became the starting point for this chain bracelet. The design has remained unchanged since then, and it continues to be loved by longtime fans today.

Shoji Ueda is widely known for the “Ueda Style,” a distinctive photographic language defined by carefully constructed composition and a quietly surreal worldview. He spent his life working in Tottori Prefecture, drawing inspiration from its landscapes, particularly the sand dunes that became central to his imagery. Ueda passed away on July 4, 2000, but his influence remains deeply rooted in Japanese visual culture, and in the origin of this piece’s name.