Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume nā Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Ko te hoahoa Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume nā Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd. he kaitoa whakahirahira o te 2026 A' Design Award Pāratinamu i te Wāhanga Whakataetae Hoahoa Āparetanga Kākahu me te Haerenga.

PāratinamuĀparetanga· 2026

Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume

nā Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Kiritaki: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.

Kaitoa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu i te Wāhanga Āparetanga

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Ngā Tae

Te Hoahoa

Mō Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume

Book Text: He whakaaro hou tā tēnei pēke mō te Kumihimo, he tikanga whiri tuku iho nō Hapani mai i te wā o Edo. Mā te whakakapi i te tuitui ki ngā aho whiri pakari, ka eke te hoahoa ki te kaha o te hanganga me te ngāwari. He whakanui te āhua māmā i te toi a-ringa, ā, ko te hanganga e whakaata ana i te Musubi, te rapunga whakaaro Hapani mō te hononga wairua me te tinana. Ka honoa pai e tēnei mea te ātaahua o mua ki te oranga o ia rā o ēnei rā, e whakanui ana i te here i waenga i te taonga me tōna rangatira.

Te Whakamihi

Mō te A' Design Award Pāratinamu

Ko Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume te toa o te A' Design Award Pāratinamu, he whakaaetanga tino whai mana e hoatu ana ki ngā hoahoa tino rerekē, ātaahua me te nui. Ko ngā toa Pāratinamu he whakamīharo o te waihanga, he taunakitanga mō ngā rohe o te auaha hinengaro, ā, e whakaatu ana i te tohungatanga me te mōhio kāore e taea te whakataurite o ā rātou kaihoahoa. E tūmanakohia ana ko ēnei hoahoa ngā mahi rongonui rawa e whakatau ana i te ātaahua o tētahi wā, e whai wāhi ana ki te oranga o te hapori, ā, e whakawhānui ana i ngā rohe o te toi, te pūtaiao, te hoahoa me te hangarau. Ka whakaatu a Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume i te taumata tōtika o te hiranga, ā, e pai ake ai te ao i ōna āhuatanga whaihua. Ko Kumihimo Primary Function: Pēke Aho Kume tētahi mahi i toa i te A' Design Award Pāratinamu e whakaoho ana i ngā hiahia, e whakahihiri ana, e whakamārie ana, ā, e kawe mai ana i te hari nui.

I Muri i te Hoahoa

Kete Pāpāho

Ngā whakamihi, ngā mema o te rōpū me ngā taipitopito hangarau i whakaratohia e te kaihoahoa.

Āhuatanga Motuhake: 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.
Inenga & Pēketanga: Size: H 210 × W 190 × D 150 mm
Handle Height: 105 mm (Metal Fittings), 150 mm (Drawstring Cords)
Tūtohu: Traditional Crafts, Kinchaku, Kumihimo, Craftsmanship, Leather, Japan, Repairable
Hangarau Whakanao: 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.
Wero Hoahoa: 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.
Rangahau: 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.
Whakaaweawe: 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.
Roanga o te Kaupapa: 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.
Rerenga Mahi: 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.
Ngā Mema o te Rōpū: Traditional Craftsman (Kumihimo Braiding): Ryuta Fukuda