2015-16
Exhibitors
DAITOU SHINGU KOGYOKOBORI
KYOTO BIKYO
MARUWA
TACHIKICHI
ITOKO
KOSEIDO
KYOTO NATURAL FACTORY
NISHIMURA YUZEN-CHOKOKU
YUMEMIYA
Ateliers de Paris Designers
Anna BorowskiStudio Monsieur
Lily Alcaraz and Léa Berlier
Unqui Designers
Judith Bourdin – De novembre
Arthur Leitner
Charlotte Juillard
Peggy Derolez
Studio Saint Antoine
Noir Vif
Elodie Stephan
L’Accent du M
Organizer
Producer
Kotaro Nishibori (T.C.I.Laboratory)
International Adviser
France
Xavier Lesage (Dilema Conseil)
Design Director
France
Françoise Seince(Ateliers de Paris)
Summary
KYOTO CONTEMPORARY PROJECTIn Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan the excellent traditional crafts that have a long history are called "Kyo-mono" in Japan.
It is our sincere hope to create products for presents, also products that are able to be incorporate into people's daily lives.
By applying advanced and sophisticated technologies and also by utilizing universal designs we strive to make interesting products.
"Kyoto Contemporary Project" is based in the world's fashion center - Paris, and in the world's most dynamic market - Shanghai.
The project spirit is to convert the charm of Kyo-mono to useful daily products.
We hope people will enjoy these products made in the spirit of old Kyoto charm.
We invite you to appreciate our innovative products that combine the ability & soul of Kyoto's skilled artisans and their state-of-the-art designs.
Kyoto Contemporary Paris Exhibition
Event Detail
Kyoto ContemporaryParis Exhibition
Location
ATELIERS DE PARISground floor
Opening Date
7th-19th January 2016
Open day:Tuesday-Saturday
(10:00-13:00, 14:00-19:00)
Close on Sunday and Monday
invitation
Innovation par-delà le temps et l’espace
Innovation beyond space & time
Collaboration between Japanese craftmen &
European Designers
Event Detail
Kyoto ContemporaryParis Exhibition
Location
Atelier BLANCSMANTEAUX
38 rue des Blancs Manteaux 75004 Paris
Opening Date
21th Jan. - 6th Feb. 2016
Open day:Monday-Saturday
Monday-Saturday(10:00-19:00)
Close on Sunday
Reception party(1) 21st 18:30-
Reception party(2) 23d 18:30-
catalog
Maison&Objet
Event Detail
Kyoto ContemporaryParis Exhibition
Location
Parc des ExpositionsHall 7 Booth No.G166
ZAC Paris Nord 2 93420 Villepinte
Opening Date
22-26 January 2016
From Friday to Monday: 09:30am to 07:00pm.
Tuesday: 09:30am to 06:00pm.
Exhibitors information
DAITOU SHINGU KOGYO
DIRECTOR
Toshiyuki OHIGASHI
“Promote a better sleep. The sleep laboratory & factory, Daitou” Daitou Shingu Kogyo was established in 1925. It offers bedding and lifestyle items as a laboratory and factory dedicated to creating comfortable sleep and relaxation environments.
Toshiyuki OHIGASHI
“Promote a better sleep. The sleep laboratory & factory, Daitou” Daitou Shingu Kogyo was established in 1925. It offers bedding and lifestyle items as a laboratory and factory dedicated to creating comfortable sleep and relaxation environments.
Baby Bed
Anna Borowski is a craftswoman and a designer. She graduated from the ENSAAMA of Paris. She develops projects in collaboration with companies from various fields such as luxury brands, advertising and entertainment. She conceives creations ranging from sculptures and jewellery prototypes to set design and fabric patterns. All of these various projects are consistent in their vision, which is to provide the feeling of an emotional and cultural anchorage through objects evoking dream, storytelling and poetry.
Anna Borowski is a craftswoman and a designer. She graduated from the ENSAAMA of Paris. She develops projects in collaboration with companies from various fields such as luxury brands, advertising and entertainment. She conceives creations ranging from sculptures and jewellery prototypes to set design and fabric patterns. All of these various projects are consistent in their vision, which is to provide the feeling of an emotional and cultural anchorage through objects evoking dream, storytelling and poetry.
Company: Daitou Shingu Kogyo Co,. Ltd.
Person in charge: Toshiyuki OHIGASHI
Address: 66-2 Yoko-Oji Shimo-Misuyamaden, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-622-6245
FAX: +81-75-622-1337
Email : sleep@aste-kyoto.co.jp
Website : http://www.daitoushingu.com
KOBORI
Taku KOBORI
Established in 1775, Kobori is best known for the exceptional quality of its Buddhist altar fittings and its customer portfolio includes number of famous Japanese temples. Kobori has also been developing a range of everyday articles made with outstanding traditional Kyoto craftsmanship that has been certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
Established in 1775, Kobori is best known for the exceptional quality of its Buddhist altar fittings and its customer portfolio includes number of famous Japanese temples. Kobori has also been developing a range of everyday articles made with outstanding traditional Kyoto craftsmanship that has been certified by the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry.
MASUGUMI Panel
The collaboration with the designers of Studio Monsieur invites Kobori into interior design and architecture. The handmade luxury screen panel collection borrows shapes and constructive principles from traditional buddhist temples. The Masu Gumi screen panel highlights the meticulous wooden work of its eponymous assembly that supports with elegance the roofs of Kyoto's temples.
The collaboration with the designers of Studio Monsieur invites Kobori into interior design and architecture. The handmade luxury screen panel collection borrows shapes and constructive principles from traditional buddhist temples. The Masu Gumi screen panel highlights the meticulous wooden work of its eponymous assembly that supports with elegance the roofs of Kyoto's temples.
Company: KOBORI, INC.
Person in charge: Taku KOBORI
Address: Karasuma-dori Shomen Agaru, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-341-4121
Email : info@kobori.co.jp
Website : http://www.kobori.co.jp
KYOTO BIKYO
Kiichi MATSUOKA
Since 1937, Kyoto Bikyo has produced and sold kimonos and other apparel hand-crafted with the shibori tie-dye process. Traditional craftsman Matsuoka Kiichi applies time-honored tie-dye methods to materials including not only genuine silk but also leather and more, creating innovative products with 100% made-in-Japan quality.
Since 1937, Kyoto Bikyo has produced and sold kimonos and other apparel hand-crafted with the shibori tie-dye process. Traditional craftsman Matsuoka Kiichi applies time-honored tie-dye methods to materials including not only genuine silk but also leather and more, creating innovative products with 100% made-in-Japan quality.
KIZOMÉ IRODORI Scarf collection
The textile designers Lily Alcaraz et Léa Berlier chose to develop a range of scarves made of silk widths traditionally used for kimonos. The geometric and refined patterns created with the folding and compressing technique of itajime emerge through two successive and different baths of colors.
The textile designers Lily Alcaraz et Léa Berlier chose to develop a range of scarves made of silk widths traditionally used for kimonos. The geometric and refined patterns created with the folding and compressing technique of itajime emerge through two successive and different baths of colors.
Company: KYOTO BIKYO CO., LTD.
Person in charge: Kiichi MATSUOKA
Address: 2-3 Mibu Nakagawa-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-812-7777
FAX: +81-75-841-8322
Website : http://www.ma2sen.co.jp/bikyo
MARUWA
Toshiharu HAYASHI
Maruwa carries on the tradition of furoshiki (traditional Japanese cloth bags) by bringing a fresh new edge suited to contemporary lifestyles rather than merely imitating old-fashioned styles.
Maruwa carries on the tradition of furoshiki (traditional Japanese cloth bags) by bringing a fresh new edge suited to contemporary lifestyles rather than merely imitating old-fashioned styles.
FRUSHIKI ＆ HANDLE
The new collection of stylish, eco-friendly bags, created in collaboration with Unqui designers, incorporates the time-honored concept of the furoshiki into a modern bag with cutting-edge graphics and a simple leather strap which enhances its functionality.
The new collection of stylish, eco-friendly bags, created in collaboration with Unqui designers, incorporates the time-honored concept of the furoshiki into a modern bag with cutting-edge graphics and a simple leather strap which enhances its functionality.
Company: MARUWA CO., LTD.
Person in charge: Toshiharu HAYASHI
Address: 18-3 Mibukayougosyo-cho, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, 604-8811 Japan
TEL: +81-75-801-0536
FAX: +81-75-811-7247
Website : http://www.furoshiki-kyoto.com/en.html
TACHIKICHI
Tetsuji SHIKI
Tachikichi was established in downtown Kyoto during the late Edo Period, in 1752. Over centuries, while remaining a traditional Kyoto business, this name has come to be known throughout Japan. To this day, the passion invested into its original ceramics remains undimmed, and the products are an essential and well-loved part of people’s lifestyles.
Tachikichi was established in downtown Kyoto during the late Edo Period, in 1752. Over centuries, while remaining a traditional Kyoto business, this name has come to be known throughout Japan. To this day, the passion invested into its original ceramics remains undimmed, and the products are an essential and well-loved part of people’s lifestyles.
SUMINAGASHI Table Ware
In collaboration with designers Arthur Leitner and Judith Bourdin, Tachikichi proposes a beautiful marble-patterned tea set with exquisite design and workmanship underpinned by time-honored traditional techniques.
In collaboration with designers Arthur Leitner and Judith Bourdin, Tachikichi proposes a beautiful marble-patterned tea set with exquisite design and workmanship underpinned by time-honored traditional techniques.
Company: TACHIKICHI CORPORATION
Person in charge: Tetsuji SHIKI
Address: 8 Niomon-cho, Nijo-dori Karasuma Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-754-8710
Email : tetsuji_shiki@tachikichi.co.jp
Website : http://www.tachikichi.co.jp/
ITOKO
Sachi KITAGAWA
Itoko is a maker of white fabric for kimonos, its products are so highly respected that they are ordered by Japan's Imperial Family. The Silk Glass, an interior material that incorporates the beauty of silk and Japanese traditional decorative arts into glass, is being used in glass doors, partitions, and tables that are winning acclaim all over the world.
Itoko is a maker of white fabric for kimonos, its products are so highly respected that they are ordered by Japan's Imperial Family. The Silk Glass, an interior material that incorporates the beauty of silk and Japanese traditional decorative arts into glass, is being used in glass doors, partitions, and tables that are winning acclaim all over the world.
Silk Glass panels
The nesting tables, produced in collaboration with Charlotte Juillard and Peggy Derolez bring a new perspective to the Silk Glass panels which enhance an original embroidery pattern Infinite Stone, interpretation at the crossroads of two cultures, repetition ad infinitum of a link between things and beings.
The nesting tables, produced in collaboration with Charlotte Juillard and Peggy Derolez bring a new perspective to the Silk Glass panels which enhance an original embroidery pattern Infinite Stone, interpretation at the crossroads of two cultures, repetition ad infinitum of a link between things and beings.
Company: ITOKO CO., LTD.
Person in charge: Sachi KITAGAWA
Address: 448-2 Tatsuike-cho, Oike-dori Muromachi Higashi-iru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-254-5884
FAX: +81-75-256-2818
Website : http://www.kimono-itoko.co.jp
KOSEIDO
Shigekazu TANAKA
Koseido founder Tanaka Takeo applies his extensive experience in restoring cultural properties to antique artworks, Buddhist temple paintings and other assets. He is used to work washi paper on different layers glued together. Rather than rigidly adhering to traditional techniques, he works on decorative approaches that suit today’s living environments, dedicating his daily efforts to the preservation of a 100 years old art and craft.
Koseido founder Tanaka Takeo applies his extensive experience in restoring cultural properties to antique artworks, Buddhist temple paintings and other assets. He is used to work washi paper on different layers glued together. Rather than rigidly adhering to traditional techniques, he works on decorative approaches that suit today’s living environments, dedicating his daily efforts to the preservation of a 100 years old art and craft.
BYOUBU FOLDING SCREEN
The new partitions, produced in collaboration with Saint-Antoine designers, are high-end interior décor. Mixing washi with fabric creates two different effects on front and back of the screen. Graphism created by structure is visible through the transparency of the washi. Traditional use of gold leaf is reinterpreted in a contemporary way.
The new partitions, produced in collaboration with Saint-Antoine designers, are high-end interior décor. Mixing washi with fabric creates two different effects on front and back of the screen. Graphism created by structure is visible through the transparency of the washi. Traditional use of gold leaf is reinterpreted in a contemporary way.
Company: KOSEIDO
Person in charge: Shigekazu TANAKA
Address: 27-12 Nakamachi, Jyurakumawari, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-811-3394
FAX: +81-75-811-3389
Website : http://kyo-hyougu.com
KYOTO NATURAL FACTORY
Toshiya OHASHI
Kyoto Natural Factory is proud to present products developed in harmony with Kyoto's natural environment, with the theme of healing the five senses, made with all-natural materials and demanding craftsmanship. KNF is involved in a social innovation process, delivering woodwork and fragrance products from Kyoto all around the world.
Kyoto Natural Factory is proud to present products developed in harmony with Kyoto's natural environment, with the theme of healing the five senses, made with all-natural materials and demanding craftsmanship. KNF is involved in a social innovation process, delivering woodwork and fragrance products from Kyoto all around the world.
NENRIN Speaker
The NENRIN speaker, created in collaboration with Noir Vif designers is manufactured with Kitayama cedar, a very rare and specific Japanese wood. It combines incredible sound quality and the warm, distinctive texture of Kyoto's own Kitayama cedar wood.
The NENRIN speaker, created in collaboration with Noir Vif designers is manufactured with Kitayama cedar, a very rare and specific Japanese wood. It combines incredible sound quality and the warm, distinctive texture of Kyoto's own Kitayama cedar wood.
Company: KYOTO NATURAL FACTORY INC.
Person in charge: Maki ISHIZAKI
Address: 259-1 Fukuya-cho, Takakura-dori Ebisugawa-agaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-354-3719
FAX: +81-75-354-3729
Website : http://www.knf.jp
NISHIMURA YUZEN-CHOKOKU
The LEGEND
Takeshi NISHIMURA
Nishimura has been working for 44 years in the Yuzen-Chokoku tradition - a stencil technique of cutting paper used in Yuzen kimono dyeing. As fashion of kimono has been less trendy, Nishimura has decided to save the traditional art of stencil carving from extinction, and to convey it to a global audience. Nishimura Yuzen- Chokoku is passionately committed to expanding beyond traditional stencil carving to develop everyday goods to brighten the lives of people around the world.
Takeshi NISHIMURA
Nishimura has been working for 44 years in the Yuzen-Chokoku tradition - a stencil technique of cutting paper used in Yuzen kimono dyeing. As fashion of kimono has been less trendy, Nishimura has decided to save the traditional art of stencil carving from extinction, and to convey it to a global audience. Nishimura Yuzen- Chokoku is passionately committed to expanding beyond traditional stencil carving to develop everyday goods to brighten the lives of people around the world.
KOMOREBI
The new photophores created in collaboration with designer Elodie Stephan are the perfect touch to a warm interior environment, incorporating wood sheets featuring Nishimura’s extraordinary carving art. Each piece creates a unique design as the patterns are spontaneously imagined by the master artisan, in relation with wood’s veins which are always different.
The new photophores created in collaboration with designer Elodie Stephan are the perfect touch to a warm interior environment, incorporating wood sheets featuring Nishimura’s extraordinary carving art. Each piece creates a unique design as the patterns are spontaneously imagined by the master artisan, in relation with wood’s veins which are always different.
Company: NISHIMURA YUZEN-CHOKOKU
Person in charge: Takeshi NISHIMURA
Address: 51 Mibuaiai-cho, Nakagyo-ku Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-821-5589
FAX: +81-75-332-2955
Website : http://www.nishimura-yuzen-chokoku.com
YUMEMIYA
Keiko IIDA
Kyoto-based Yumemiya is engaged in manufacturing and selling traditional Japanese goods made with chirimen, the traditional crêpe fabric. Each of its handmade products, employing the finest Kyoto chirimen, reflects the nature and seasonal traditions of the city and conveys its unique atmosphere with glowing warmth.
Kyoto-based Yumemiya is engaged in manufacturing and selling traditional Japanese goods made with chirimen, the traditional crêpe fabric. Each of its handmade products, employing the finest Kyoto chirimen, reflects the nature and seasonal traditions of the city and conveys its unique atmosphere with glowing warmth.
IRO IRO
The new men's collection Iro Iro, produced in collaboration with designers from L'Accent du m, combines textiles and leather to create high-fashion accessories linking Japanese elements as fabrics designs and Europeans codes. The Dandy and The Mysterious collections offer restyled pocket- handkerchief and bow-tie, brooch, tie pin.
The new men's collection Iro Iro, produced in collaboration with designers from L'Accent du m, combines textiles and leather to create high-fashion accessories linking Japanese elements as fabrics designs and Europeans codes. The Dandy and The Mysterious collections offer restyled pocket- handkerchief and bow-tie, brooch, tie pin.
Company: YUMEMIYA CO., LTD.
Person in charge: Keiko IIDA
Address: 20 Momoyama-cho, Mitsuke-cho, Fushimi-ku, Kyoto, Japan
TEL: +81-75-622-6900
FAX: +81-75-622-6904
Website : http://www.yumemiya.co.jp
Organizer
Producer
International Adviser
France
Design Director
France
International Adviser
France
Design Director
France
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