Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub by Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub by Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd. is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2026 A' Design Award Platinum in Tsim Khoom Ntxiv Khaub Ncaws Zam thiab Kev Mus Ncig Competition Category.

PlatinumKhoom Ntxiv· 2026

Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub

by Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Client: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

A' Design Award Platinum Winner in Khoom Ntxiv Category

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The Design

About Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub

Lub hnab no rov tsim dua Kumihimo, uas yog ib txoj kev cab xov ntoob ntawm Nyij Pooj txij thaum lub sij hawm Edo los. Los ntawm kev hloov kev xaws khaub ncaws ua cov hlua cab ruaj khov, qhov tsim no tau txais ob qho yog kev khov thiab kev yoog tau. Daim ntawv yam tsawg tshaj plaws ua rau pom tau kev txawj ntse, thaum cov qauv tsim qhia txog Musubi, uas yog Nyij Pooj txoj kev xav txog kev sib txuas ntawm tus ntsuj plig thiab lub cev. Daim ntawv no sib koom ua ke zoo nkauj keeb kwm rau hauv lub neej niaj hnub niaj zaus, ua kev zoo siab rau txoj kev sib txuas ntawm yam khoom thiab tus tswv.

The Recognition

About the A' Design Award Platinum

Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub yog tus yeej ntawm A' Design Award Platinum, ib qho kev lees paub muaj meej mom heev uas muab rau cov qauv tsim zoo kawg nkaus, zoo nkauj thiab ci ntsa iab tiag tiag. Cov neeg yeej Platinum yog cov khoom xav tsis thoob ntawm kev tsim, yog cov pov thawj ntawm qhov kawg ntawm kev txawj tsim ntawm tib neeg, thiab qhia txog kev tshaj lij uas tsis muaj leej twg piv tau thiab kev txawj ntse ntawm cov kws tsim qauv. Cov qauv tsim no xav tias yuav yog cov haujlwm muaj koob npe tshaj plaws uas txiav txim lub caij nyoog txoj kev zoo nkauj, pab rau zej zog txoj kev noj qab haus huv thiab nthuav dav ciam teb ntawm kev kos duab, kev tshawb fawb, kev tsim qauv thiab thev naus laus zis. Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub qhia txog qib zoo tshaj plaws thiab tsis muaj kev xyem xyav ua rau lub ntiaj teb zoo dua nrog nws cov yam ntxwv muaj txiaj ntsig thiab muaj nqi. Kumihimo Hauv Tes Khaub Dluag Muaj Hlua Rub yog ib qho haujlwm uas yeej A' Design Award Platinum, uas txhawb kev xav, tshoov siab, ua rau zoo siab thiab ua rau muaj kev xyiv fab loj.

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