I wanted to try it.
But I didn't know how to do it and I didn't have the courage.
Even someone like me was able to deliver my work to the world.
It's okay even if it's your first time. The world is waiting for your thoughts. A "story" supported by S Global Story 03: Kimono
Product and seller introduction
A small kimono shop in Shiga Prefecture.
Each garment is carefully prepared for coming-of-age ceremonies and other special occasions, and has long been loved by locals.
The designs include cranes, phoenixes, pine, bamboo, and plum.
Kimono with meaningful beauty that reflect Japanese nature and prayer.
"Kimono are something that embodies the feelings of Japanese people.
I want to convey that meaning with care.”
Triggers and challenges
Actually, I've always wanted to try selling overseas .
I thought that the appeal of kimono should be relatable all over the world .
but,
"I don't know where to start."
"I'm not good at English, and I'm worried about how I'll receive money from overseas."
Thinking that, I never managed to find the courage to do it.
That's when I came across S Global .
S Global Support
◆ Account opening and initial setup support
• Support for setting up your Etsy store, setting up your shop, and setting shipping, language, and tax.
• We also support you in opening a Payoneer account to receive your sales, eliminating any worries about overseas remittances.
"I was worried about the money, but I felt relieved that they helped me with everything."
◆ Product listing and page creation
• Product photography support and creation of English titles and descriptions (fully reflecting the meaning of the pattern)
•We also offer suggestions on how to arrange your products and design tags to make them more discoverable on Etsy.
◆ Customer support and shipping assistance
• Support customers with polite communication in English in response to their questions and purchase requests.
• We provide support for packaging, shipping, slips, customs documents, etc. to ensure smooth shipping.
"This was a very minimal effort, and it gave me a real sense of what selling overseas is all about."
[Sales results]
The first buyer was a noblewoman living in Germany.
He was a great lover of kimonos and had a deep interest in Japanese aesthetics and patterns.
She was also impressed by the meaning of the pattern, which was carefully explained on the product page .
"Kimono is a wearable art. Your store is full of heart."
And that person ended up purchasing more than 20 kimonos and obi by themselves.
A few days later, she sent me a photo of herself smiling and elegantly dressed in a kimono.
What made him happiest was the fact that a piece of clothing made in Japan was now conveying culture in a foreign land.
Besides her,
As a result of our product page, we are now receiving inquiries from people in other countries , which makes us realize that our business is expanding overseas .
💬Customer testimonials
"I had always wanted to send kimonos overseas, but I had no idea how to open an account, receive payments, communicate in English, etc.
There were so many things I didn't understand that I couldn't take the first step.
After I asked S Global to help me, they helped me with everything from setting up my Etsy account to listing my items, English support, and shipping , and I was able to get started much smoother than I had imagined.
I will especially remember the photo of a customer in a kimono that I received from a German buyer.
That one shot made me feel like it all paid off.
It was a moment when I realized that kimonos really have a global reach."
(Kimono shop owner in Shiga)
Message
"I'd like to try selling overseas someday."
For those who feel that way but don't know how to do it and are unable to take the first step.
S Global will be there for you during your first time.
May a single kimono touch someone's heart in a faraway land...
Your precious products will surely be delivered all over the world.
"We want to deliver our products to the world."
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