Platinum Aksesori · 2026
Kumihimo Beg Bertali Serut
- A' Design Award Platinum 2026 in Aksesori
- CLIENT: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 928,887
- Verification code 594ABFB6D1 · Verify this award
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About Kumihimo Beg Bertali Serut
Beg ini menggambarkan semula Kumihimo, iaitu teknik anyaman tradisional Jepun dari zaman Edo. Dengan menggantikan jahitan dengan tali anyaman yang tahan lasak, reka bentuk ini mencapai kedua-dua kekuatan struktur dan kelenturan. Bentuk minimalis menyerlahkan ketukangan, manakala strukturnya menjelmakan Musubi, falsafah Jepun tentang hubungan rohani dan fizikal. Karya ini mengintegrasikan keindahan sejarah ke dalam kehidupan seharian moden dengan lancar, meraikan ikatan antara objek dan pemiliknya.
About the A' Design Award Platinum
Kumihimo Beg Bertali Serut ialah pemenang A' Design Award Platinum, pengiktirafan yang sangat berprestij yang dianugerahkan kepada reka bentuk yang benar-benar luar biasa, elegan dan megah. Pemenang Platinum ialah keajaiban ciptaan, bukti batas kreativiti intelek, dan menunjukkan profesionalisme tiada tandingan serta kegeniusan pereka bentuknya. Reka bentuk ini diharapkan menjadi karya paling terkenal yang mentakrifkan estetika sesuatu zaman, menyumbang kepada kesejahteraan masyarakat dan memajukan batas seni, sains, reka bentuk dan teknologi. Kumihimo Beg Bertali Serut mempamerkan tahap kecemerlangan yang melangkaui batas dan tanpa ragu menjadikan dunia tempat yang lebih baik dengan ciri-cirinya yang menguntungkan dan bernilai. Kumihimo Beg Bertali Serut ialah karya pemenang A' Design Award Platinum yang membangkitkan keinginan, memberi inspirasi, menyeronokkan, menggembirakan dan mencetuskan kegembiraan yang besar.
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- 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.
