Red for courage. Black for peace.
For you, or someone you want to protect.
In our tale, people climbed to a mountain temple with that same wish.
The monks gave them a knotted cord. Red to keep their courage. Black to guard their peace.
A small thing to hold when the world felt too big.
The mask guards the temple in our tale. The knot carries that wish with you: do not let fear steal your courage, or anger steal your peace.
A symbol of protection. A reminder you can touch.
Crimson red stands for courage.
For the days you need to begin again.
Black onyx stands for strength.
A reminder to stay steady when life gets loud.
Wear one for yourself. Give one to someone you want to protect.
One for you. More for the people you love.
Red, black & on the wrist
Choose your colours
Red + Black
Adjustable cord · Mix red & black · USD
AKA · Red
KURO · Black
A pair, worn together
A gift between generations
One for each of you
Styled images, showing how the bracelets can be worn.
Three steps. One small thing to keep close.
Red or black. A centre bead. Two smaller beads beside it.
The cord folds around the bead. Each knot is pulled close to the next.
Slide it open. Slip it on. Pull the ends gently for a close fit.
The centre bead. The woven cord. The knot that slides.
The workshop scenes are illustrations of our story.
A new job. A long journey. A hard week.
Give them a bracelet, and tell them why.
It is a symbol of protection. No bracelet can promise to stop bad things. Its meaning is the wish you give it: courage for yourself, peace in your life, or care for someone you love.
It is an original AKA-KURO tale, inspired by Japanese art and the wish for protection. The mountain temple and monks are part of that story.
AKA means red. Its crimson bead stands for fire and courage. KURO means black. Its onyx bead stands for stone and a steady heart. These are the meanings we give them at AKA-KURO.
Gently pull the bracelet sides to open it. Slip it over your hand, then pull the cord ends to tighten. The sliding knot lets you adjust the fit.
Yes. Choose 1, 2 or 3 bracelets, then choose your mix of red and black. The colours and total are shown above the cart button.