This rough sketch of an Ama woman highlights an I N C R E D I B L E group of female free divers in Japan. Iconic within the diving community, it is suspected that Ama women have been diving for 2,000+ years to fish for abalone, oysters, and pearls. Ama culture is deeply rooted in the ocean, and their diving traditions continue to be passed down today. Traditional Ama divers wore o n l y loincloths, despite frigid water temperatures. The use of masks and fins was not popular,

Keira Designs is a clothing brand that focuses on upcycled clothing and ocean gear bags. For my purposes, "upcycling" means taking clothing that would otherwise be discarded and redesigning it for resale. This means less waste in the fashion industry and more individuality. {Plus the clothing is just fun + whimsical} The "ocean gear bags" are more commonly known as "Kook Cases". They are colorful bags designed for various beach/ocean activities such as bodysurfing, snorkeling