Balaatiin Alaab Dheeraad · 2026
Kumihimo Primary Function: Bac Xadhig leh
- Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award 2026 in Alaab Dheeraad
- CLIENT: Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd.
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 928,887
- Verification code 594ABFB6D1 · Verify this award
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About Kumihimo Primary Function: Bac Xadhig leh
Book Text: Bacaan wuxuu dib u soo nooleeyaa Kumihimo, kaas oo ah farsamo dhaqameed oo Jabaan ah oo tidcanaya oo soo jeeda xilligii Edo. Iyadoo la beddelayo tolniinka oo la geliyo xadhig tidcan oo adkaysi leh, naqshaddu waxay gaadhaa labadaba xoog dhismeed iyo dabacsanaan. Qaab-dhismeedka fudud wuxuu muujiyaa farshaxannimada, halka qaab-dhismeedku uu ka turjumayo Musubi, oo ah falsafadda Jabaaniska ah ee xidhiidhka ruuxiga ah iyo midka jidhka ah. Qaybtan waxay si fasiisidaysan u mideyneysaa quruxda taariikhiga ah nolol maalmeedka casriga ah, iyadoo u dabaaldegeysa xidhiidhka u dhexeeya shayga iyo qofka leh.
About the Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award
Kumihimo Primary Function: Bac Xadhig leh waa guuleystaha Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award, aqoonsi sharaf aad u sarreeya oo la siiyo naqshado runtii aan caadi ahayn, qurux badan oo quruxsan. Guuleystayaasha Balaatiinka waa mucjisooyin hal-abuur, marag ka ah xuduudaha hal-abuurka maskaxda, waxayna muujiyaan xirfad aan la dhaafi karin iyo caqli naqshadeeyayaashooda. Naqshadahan waxaa laga filayaa inay noqdaan shaqooyin aad loo yaqaan oo qeexa qurxinta xilli, u adeega wanaagga bulshada una hormariya xuduudaha farshaxanka, sayniska, naqshadaynta iyo tignoolajiyada. Kumihimo Primary Function: Bac Xadhig leh waa shaqo muujinaysa heer sare oo hufnaan ah, iyadoo aan shaki lahayn adduunka ka dhigaysa meel ka wanaagsan sifooyinkeeda waxtarka leh iyo kuwa qiimaha leh. Kumihimo Primary Function: Bac Xadhig leh waa shaqo ku guuleysatay Abaalmarinta Balaatiinka ah ee A' Design Award oo kicisa rabitaanno, dhiirigelisa, farxisa una abuurta farxad weyn.
Press Kit
- 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.
