Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas troch Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas troch Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd. is in heech wurdearre winner fan de tige prestizjeuze 2026 A' Design Award yn Platina yn de kompetysje-kategory Moade- en Reisaksessoires Ûntwerp.

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Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas

troch Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Klant: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award yn Platina Winner yn de kategory Aksessoire

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Oer Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas

Boektekst: Dizze tas tinkt Kumihimo op 'e nij, in tradisjonele Japanske flechttechnyk út de Edo-perioade. Troch it stikjen te ferfangen troch duorsume flochten koarden berikt it ûntwerp sawol struktureel sterkte as fleksibiliteit. De minimalistyske foarm bringt it fakmanskip nei foaren, wylst de struktuer Musubi belichtet, de Japanske filosofy fan geastlike en fysike ferbining. Dit stik yntegreart histoaryske skientme naadleas yn it moderne deistige libben en fiert de bân tusken it foarwerp en syn eigner.

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Oer de A' Design Award yn Platina

Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas is in winner fan de A' Design Award yn Platina, in ekstreem prestisjeuze erkenning foar wier útsûnderlike, elegante en prachtige ûntwerpen. Platina-winners binne wûnders fan skepping, tsjûgenissen fan de grinzen fan yntellektuele kreativiteit, en litte it ûnevenaardige profesjonalisme en sjeny fan har ûntwerpers sjen. Fan dizze ûntwerpen wurdt ferwachte dat se de meast ferneamde wurken binne dy't de estetyk fan in tiidrek bepale, bydrage oan it wolwêzen fan de maatskippij en de grinzen fan keunst, wittenskip, ûntwerp en technology ferlegge. Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas lit in transsendint nivo fan treflikens sjen en makket de wrâld sûnder mis ta in bettere plak mei syn foardielige en weardefolle skaaimerken. Kumihimo Primêre Funksje: Lûktoutsje-tas is in winnend wurk fan de A' Design Award yn Platina dat winsken wekker makket, ynspirearret, entûsjasmearret, behaachet en grutte freugde opwekket.

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Credits, teamleden en technyske details levere troch de ûntwerper.

Unike Eigenskippen: Reinterpreting "KUMIHIMO" from the Edo period-a Japanese historical era (1603-1867), this bag features durability and flexibility through braiding. Minimalist design highlights the pure beauty of the technique. The structure symbolizes "MUSUBI," a concept signifying both physical links and spiritual bonds in Japanese. By joining leather parts with these cords, the design reflects this spirituality, delivering traditional beauty to daily life.
Ofmjittingen & Ferpakking: Size: H 210 × W 190 × D 150 mm
Handle Height: 105 mm (Metal Fittings), 150 mm (Drawstring Cords)
Labels: Traditional Crafts, Kinchaku, Kumihimo, Craftsmanship, Leather, Japan, Repairable
Produksjetechnology: A work filled with our workshop's craftsmanship.
Consisting of 20 precision leather parts, this bag uses hidden stitching and manual thread finishing to highlight the KUMIHIMO's beauty. Edge-painting on all 100 holes ensures both friction reduction and beauty. The cords were made by the craftsperson Ryuta Fukuda. The fusion of Tsuchiya Kaban’s leather craft and Fukuda’s expertise breathes soul into every detail, embodying the value of traditional craft.
Untwerpútdaging: The challenge of this project was to integrate traditional Kumihimo into a daily bag, balancing harmony with leather and functional beauty. To resolve this, we adjusted the placement of parts by hand in millimeter increments. We strictly managed sewing precision and repeatedly verified knot types and hardware shapes. As a result, we realized a design that fits modern lifestyles, harmonizing two distinct products into a single craft.
Undersyk: Integrating traditional design into modern life.
By researching Kimono culture and modern bag usage, we identified "functionality, tactile feel, and visual balance" as key elements for daily integration. Through three prototyping rounds, we refined leather selection, hardware shape, and braiding to harmonize tradition with modern utility. This research-driven design creates a product ideal for daily use, effectively reaching audiences unfamiliar with traditional crafts.
Ynspiraasje: A bag reinterpreting Japanese tradition for modern life.
This work reconstructs Kimono culture's beauty into a functional bag, harmonizing traditional aesthetics with daily life. Instead of applying crafts as they are, we refined the design to blend into modern wardrobes, removing the distance felt toward traditional crafts. By integrating "KUMIHIMO" into the structure, we aimed to make craftsmanship feel accessible through a modern appeal that invites people to pick it up and experience it.
Projektdoer: Started in June 2022 at Tsuchiya Kaban in Tokyo. Mass production was completed at the Tsuchiya Kaban workshop in January 2024, marking the end of the project. It is currently not for sale.
Operaasjestreamferrin: A versatile bag designed for diverse styles and occasions.
This piece accents casual attire and functions as a sophisticated party bag for formal events. When paired with Kimono, it creates a modern look; its minimal yet deep design enhances any style. It offers two carrying options: a casual, relaxed style like a drawstring bag, and an elegant style using the original metal handle inspired by "Chagama" (a tea ceremony kettle), adding a unique touch to your movements.
Teamleden: Traditional Craftsman (Kumihimo Braiding): Ryuta Fukuda