Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa na Nana Watanabe

ʻO Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa na Nana Watanabe he mea lanakila hanohano loa o ka 2026 A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Hoʻokūkū Hoʻolālā Lei a me Kahiko.

KeleaweLei Kahiko· 2026

Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa

na Nana Watanabe

Mea Kūʻai: Nana Watanabe

Mea Lanakila A' Design Award Keleawe ma ka Māhele Lei Kahiko

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Ka Hoʻolālā

E Pili Ana iā Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa

Ka Palahiwa Flora Octopus e hoʻohui ana i nā mea kāhiko o kēia au me ke kiʻi kālai humuhumu, e hōʻike ana i kahi ʻano māmā akā piha ka nui i hoʻoulu ʻia e nā mea ola kai i noʻonoʻo ʻia. Ma kahi o nā metala a i ʻole nā pōhaku maʻamau, hoʻohana ʻo ia i nā lopi hana hou a me ka organza e hana ai i ke ʻano, ke kahe ʻana, a me ka neʻe kūlohelohe. ʻO ke kūkulu ʻana o ka humuhumu ʻekolu-ana e hōʻike ana i ka mālama ʻāina a me ka hana hou, ʻoiai ʻo ka pilina ʻōlinolino o nā waihoʻoluʻu e hoʻololi ai i ka lopi i mea kālai kiʻi. Lawelawe kēia palahiwa ma ke ʻano he mea kāhiko a me ka ʻōlelo hoʻopuka, e hōʻike ana i ka noʻeau a me ka ʻike kaiaola i loko o nā mea kāhiko o kēia au.

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E Pili Ana i ka A' Design Award Keleawe

Ua lanakila ka hoʻolālā Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa i ka A' Design Award Keleawe, he ʻike hoʻohanohano nui loa i hāʻawi ʻia i nā hoʻolālā kūʻokoʻa i ʻike ʻia ma o ka hana noʻeau, ka akamai a me ka makakoho. He mau hana mākaukau a hana noʻeau kupaianaha nā lanakila Keleawe e hōʻoia ana i ka ʻike nui, ka noʻonoʻo a me ka maʻalea o kā lākou poʻe hoʻolālā. Manaʻo ʻia ʻo ka hoʻolālā Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa he mea i mahalo nui ʻia, hoʻohiwahiwa ʻia a aloha ʻia, he ʻoihana a hou loa. ʻO kēia hoʻolālā i lanakila i ka A' Design Award Keleawe e hoʻohui ana i nā hana maikaʻi loa o ka hana noʻeau, ka ʻepekema, ka hoʻolālā a me ka ʻenehana, a maikaʻi no kona nānā ʻana i nā kikoʻī. Hoʻokō maikaʻi ka hoʻolālā Flora Octopus Kūʻōniʻoni: Palahiwa i nā pono, hoʻopā i ka makemake, hoʻohiwahiwa i nā manaʻo a huki i ka makemake e ʻike.

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Nā ʻAno Kūʻokoʻa: Flora Octopus Brooch combines textile embroidery with sculptural jewelry design, creating a lightweight yet voluminous form that resembles an imaginary marine creature. Unlike conventional jewelry made of metal or stones, it uses threads to express texture, fluidity, and movement. Its unique fusion of embroidery and three-dimensional construction highlights sustainability and artistry, offering a distinctive alternative in contemporary jewelry.
Nā Ana a me ka Hoʻopili: Dimensions: 16 x 18 x 15 cm
Weight: approx. 10 g
Materials: recycled polyester fabric, brass fittings, nylon.
Despite its voluminous size, the brooch is extremely lightweight, ensuring comfort and making it suitable even for delicate fabrics. The design balances artistic presence with everyday practicality. The packaging is made from recyclable paper, further emphasizing the brand's commitment to sustainability.
Nā Lepili: Embroidery, Textile Jewelry, Sculptural Brooch, Sustainable Design, Recycled Materials, Organza, Tulle, Transparency, Nature Inspired, Marine Aesthetics, Innovative Craft, Ethical Jewelry
ʻEnehana Hana: The brooch is created by layering recycled polyester organza with high-precision machine embroidery, then hand-assembling the pieces into a sculptural form. Instead of relying on traditional jewelry materials such as metal or gemstones, the design employs thread as a primary medium to construct a three-dimensional organic structure. This innovative approach redefines the boundaries of jewelry design, combining lightness, sustainability, and artistry in a single piece.
Pilikia Hoʻolālā: The greatest challenge was transforming soft materials such as thread and fabric into a sculptural form that could maintain its structure. Conventional methods failed to provide stability, which led to the development of an original sewing and assembly technique. Another difficulty was to ensure durability while keeping the piece lightweight, so that it could be safely worn even on delicate fabrics. This was achieved through extensive material research and close collaboration with embroidery specialists. Furthermore, by filling the interior with loosely arranged tulle instead of tightly packed wadding, the design introduces a sense of air and transparency. The inner tulle subtly shines through the outer organza in a gradient effect, capturing the translucent and poetic beauty of creatures that inhabit the sea.
Noiʻi: This research set out to challenge the historical paradigm of jewelry design, which has traditionally relied on metals and gemstones, by exploring the potential of textiles as a primary medium. Through the observation of natural forms, material experimentation, and iterative prototyping, a unique methodology was developed to sculpt fabric into three-dimensional structures. In particular, the layering of organza on the exterior with softly inserted tulle inside creates an airy volume with translucency and subtle gradients of color. This technique evokes the ethereal beauty of marine life, with its transparent and fluid qualities. The result is a piece that is not only lightweight and sustainable but also expands the boundaries of jewelry, traversing the realms of fashion, craft, and art.
Hoʻoulu Manaʻo: The design was inspired by the organic beauty of marine life, particularly the graceful yet mysterious form of an octopus. By combining floral motifs with oceanic imagery, it symbolizes both fragility and strength, evoking a sense of an imaginary paradise where nature and fantasy intertwine.
Ka Lōʻihi o ka Papahana: The project began in April 2025 in Fujisawa, Kanagawa, and was completed in June 2025. It was first unveiled at a solo exhibition in Tokyo in the same month, where it was introduced as a new approach to contemporary jewelry expression.
Kaʻina Hana: The brooch is easily attached by inserting the pin through fabric, offering a secure yet lightweight hold that does not damage even delicate garments. Once worn, it instantly transforms ordinary attire into an artful statement, embodying the organic beauty of nature. More than a decorative accessory, it offers a sensorial and expressive experience, allowing the wearer to carry a piece of sculptural poetry as part of their personal style.
Nā Kuleana Kiʻi: Photographer: Sayuka Tanaka, 2025