OUR STORY

 

Hi, I'm Amy Guan — founder, designer, and maker behind MODOKOT.

MODOKOT is an Asian American, woman-owned soft goods brand based in San Francisco. Every piece is thoughtfully designed and handmade by me in small batches, using repurposed, recycled, or eco-friendly materials.

The name MODOKOT comes from a phrase my grandmother often used, meaning “nothing goes to waste” in our native Hoiping/Kaiping  开平 dialect. It’s a mindset I carry into my work—creating with care, intention, and minimal waste.

After over seven years in the corporate tech industry, I left in 2021 to pursue MODOKOT full time. This brand is my love letter to the resourceful women who raised me—many of whom came to the U.S. in the 1980s and worked as seamstresses and caretakers. Through MODOKOT, I honor their legacy and hope to inspire others to value their passions and embrace the beauty of slow fashion.

Thanks for being here and supporting handmade.

Want to know more? Follow me on my journey with Modokot on instagram. You can also read our feature in the San Francisco Chronicle, or listen to our chat on Ripstop by the Roll's podcast.