Japanese designer Shinn Asano with background in graphic design releases 6 piece collection of steel furniture called Sen, which turns 2D lines into 3D forms. The Sen has been created with lines that minimize excess to express both form and functionality in a range of applications, and inspired by the unique aspects of traditional Japanese craft, patterns, and hieroglyphs and nuances.

Kagome stool by Shinn Asano has been honored with the renowned Golden A' Design Award at Furniture, Decorative Items and Homeware Design Competition, and is made from 18 right angle triangles that support each other and when viewed from above forms the traditional Japanese craft pattern kagome moyou. The stool is suitable for use indoors and out.

The ISUKE was founded in the late Edo period, the company has produced the natural material of lacquerware such as purified lacquer and lacquerware for more than 180 years.
Nowadays, we have gained wide popularity in the market incorporating design and functions which match well in modern life.
We originally propose contemporary tableware that is made from our historic techniques and new design.
http://www.isuke.co.jp/

Since the establishment of the company in 1935, we have being aiming at producing Kyoto style ceramics that are representative in this traditional Japanese industry.
By selecting the best artisans who best fit each product, we provide a wide range of tableware, tea utensils and interior accessories.
In this project, we propose exquisite tableware treated by a technique called "Flower shape crystallization".
http://www.kyoto-kumagai.co.jp/

Our main business aims at the manufacture and sale of "Kyo-dolls".
The company was established in 1969 as a manufacturer of Kyo-dolls.
In the name of a traditional craftsman - "Miyake Gensho" , we supply our products to department stores and specialty stores until now in Japan.
We would like to present to you the beauty and the technicality of "Kyo-dolls".
Furthermore, we hope to be able to revitalize Japan's traditional culture and to strengthen relationships between people who like "Kyo-dolls".
http://www.kyoto-miyake.co.jp/

Since the establishment of company in 1949, we have been producing Kimonos, obi belts and Kimono accessories for years. http://www.kyoto-omiya.co.jp/

Founded in Kyoto in 1764, our industrial company has produced buddhist rosaries (Juzu-bracelets) used for official buddhist ceremonies for more than 240 years.In this project, we propose the dyed products by using a technique called "Kikujin Zome" for dyeing fabric.
This technique was used for the
manufacture of high-quality rosary cases for the royal family of ancient Japan.
This rare dyeing technique can magically change the fabric's colors by the optical reflection. We invite you to discover this incredible color variation.
http://www.kyoto-isuke.com/

yuugi is a superior Yuzen dyeing brand by Kyoho Co.Ltd., a well known kimono manufacturer in Kyoto. We constantly challenge ourselves to manufacture new types of dyed fabrics which may be used in contemporary daily life, according to the preferences of our customers all over the world.
http://yuugi-life.jp/english/

Down the ages, Sudare are rooted in people's lives.

Sudare for Shinkansen, made of cherry trees.

This is a cabochon* ring which was created using the techniques of cloisonne. The color image was inspired from Tokyo and its landscape. You can see the configuration of the silver surface with transparent, semi-transparent and opaque with special colors of cloisonne glaze on the ring. It was created by a craftman, Hatakeyama, skillfully and sophisticatedly. Hatakeyama's particular techniques, "Plique-a-jour Enamel", were applied in some of the designs. We would like to devise the products that provide a fresh wind into the Tokyo cloisonne with a long history.　*Cabochon means without facet and roundly polished.

Edo Kiriko was originally made for decorating tables in a house, but I made a ring from that for decorating people.I tried to make traditional crafts into new objects which are close to everyday life. Applying flat cut and cut patterns on the glass surface creates a subtle overlap effect in the glass. Thus, we can obtain a deep and beautiful Kiriko. By wearing Edo Kiriko, you can make your everyday life a little more fun and rich.

Komon pattern was developed during the Edo period when this was used for samurai's uniform."Komon chief" has two contrasting patterns. One is the komon pattern which looks plain when seen from a distance. The other pattern is called "Iware Komon" which gives viewers happy feelings. The color was chosen from traditional Japanese colors. The way of folding the chief creates various images because of the contrast of colors and patterns.By using the lining of kimono, all the fabric dyeing process of cloth is completed by hand starting from making colors. We will be happy if you enjoy them.

We came up with this unique "moire" which is Edo Kiriko with a new visual effect. The Moire effectoccurs when the top and bottom surfaces have different cuts and the depth of the cuts can be seen from the side.
For the transparency, we chose an optical glass. This glass is made with the craftsmanship and aesthetics of the Edo period in mind.

Yamazaki Mfg. Co., Ltd represent Project Qualoe -Art production team in TAKASAKI-

https://ja-jp.facebook.com/ProjectQualoe

Neopretex Co., Ltd. x Ryo Takahashi
http://www.neopretex.com

STRIPE SERIES "shot glass" "mini old- fashioned glass" "old- fashioned glass" and "tumber"

RING SERIES "shot glass" "mini old- fashioned glass" "old- fashioned glass" and "tumber"

Sashimono is a generic term for traditional Japanese woodwork that is made by the bonding
of boards and sticks. Kyo-sashimono is a traditional handicrafts in Kyoto. It is characterized
by its intelligent and delicate design.
「KEI」is a design brand of Kyo-sashimono which evolved and adjust to modern life culture.
In Japan in the olden days when a daughter was born, parents planted a paulownia in the
garden and when she married, they made a chest of drawers which is made of paulownia as a
trousseau. It was traditional custom in Japan. However, this custom has faded now.
The project began on a theme in a new trousseau in the present age.
In this project, product designer Satoshi Umeno, he designed products and incorporated a
tradition characteristics of kyo-sashimono into a product as a design director. Also all the
production is handwork of the craftsmen.
paulownia is superior about "sistance against humidity, fireproof-related airtightness,
insecticide characteristics", and also it continues being used from the ancient times as a
cabinet. the paulownia is famous as the Japan's "lightest" wood.From now on "KEI" opens up
the possibility of modern Kyo-sashimono which is going to be used for a long time..

The graphic insole "SOKO"
SOKO stands for "Stylish,Original,Kindly and Odorless."
We invited Mr. Satoshi Umeno as a design director and founded
our own Japan made brand, "SOKO".
SOKO shows the skill of our own. We have been improving kneading
technique for 50 years, and so, our blending skill can make full use of
many kinds of materials.This cork insole makes you stylish and gives you
high-quality comfort inside your shoes . Cork is antibacterial and
odor-resistant．It is also eco-friendly since it is obtained without cutting
down trees and thus leadsto the conservation of the forest.