The only way you can spot Opiapo is by his fancy four-corner hat; otherwise, he seems like any old knoll. Born in the desert, he was named after a cactus. His friend Pablo tells him stories of fresh water as they journey to look for it based on Pablo’s fuzzy memories. OPiapo dreams of finding a river pebble to diversify his desert rock collection.
Year created: 2025
Body: Sardinian sheep wool dyed with Cochineal, handspun artisanal wool, llama wool, New Zealand Romney wool locks
Shoes: Deer leather, Jute
Leg warmer fringe: Silk
Hat: Bhutan silk, cotton, baby alpaca-silk
Gloves: Merino wool, handspun linen
Pablo’s carrier: Cord braided with Kakishibu-dyed cotton, antique kimono fabric
Pablo: ceramic made by Oikawa Minoru