Kumihimo Primary Function: Jakar Igiyar Janyewa by Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum in Kayan Ƙawata Competition Category.
PlatinumKayan Ƙawata· 2026
Kumihimo Primary Function: Jakar Igiyar Janyewa
Client: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.
Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum Winner in Kayan Ƙawata Category
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The Design
About Kumihimo Primary Function: Jakar Igiyar Janyewa
Book Text: Wannan jakar ta sake tunanin Kumihimo, wanda dabarar saka igiya ce ta gargajiya ta Japan daga zamanin Edo. Ta hanyar maye gurbin dinki da igiyoyin saka masu ƙarfi, ƙirar ta samar da ƙarfin tsari da kuma sassauci. Sigar mai sauƙin gaske tana fito da fasahar hannu, yayin da tsarin ke nuna Musubi, falsafar Japan ta haɗin kai na ruhi da na jiki. Wannan kayan yana haɗa kyawun tarihi cikin rayuwar zamani ta yau da kullum babu wani tangarɗa, yana bikin alaƙar da ke tsakanin abu da mai shi.
The Recognition
About the Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum
Zanen Kumihimo Primary Function: Jakar Igiyar Janyewa ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum, wata karramawa mai tsananin daraja da ake bai wa zane-zane waɗanda da gaske na musamman ne, masu kyau kuma masu burgewa. Waɗanda suka lashe kyautar Platinum abubuwan mamaki ne na ƙirƙira, shaidu ne ga iyakokin ƙirƙirar basirar tunani, kuma suna nuna ƙwarewar da ba ta da kamarta da hazaƙar masu zanensu. Ana sa ran waɗannan zane-zane su zama ayyukan da aka fi sani waɗanda ke ayyana kyawun zamani, suna ba da gudummawa ga walwalar al'umma kuma suna kai iyakokin fasaha, kimiyya, zane da fasahar zamani gaba. Zanen Kumihimo Primary Function: Jakar Igiyar Janyewa yana nuna matakin ƙwarewa wanda ya zarce iyaka, kuma babu shakka yana sa duniya ta fi kyau da halayensa masu amfani da daraja. Zanen Kumihimo Primary Function: Jakar Igiyar Janyewa aiki ne da ya lashe Kyautar A' Design Award ta Platinum wanda ke tada sha'awa, yana ƙarfafawa, yana burgewa, yana faranta rai kuma yana haifar da babban farin ciki.
Behind the Design
Press Kit
Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.
- Unique Properties
- 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.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- Size: H 210 × W 190 × D 150 mm
Handle Height: 105 mm (Metal Fittings), 150 mm (Drawstring Cords) - Tags
- Traditional Crafts, Kinchaku, Kumihimo, Craftsmanship, Leather, Japan, Repairable
- Production Technology
- 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. - Design Challenge
- 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.
- Research
- 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. - Inspiration
- 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. - Project Duration
- 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.
- Operation Flow
- 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. - Team Members
- Traditional Craftsman (Kumihimo Braiding): Ryuta Fukuda
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