{"title":"Tōzai collection","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTōzai is a chromatic collaboration between Kukka and kiten.kyoto, realised within the Mono Makers Program. The collection explores the interplay between East and West, ritual and rest.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eFrom this collaboration, the Hikizome Knot Bag and Roketsu-zome Knot Bag were developed and are now available at MONO JAPAN STORE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/X5A0068_select_600x600.jpg?v=1773919080\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLaura Luchtman (Kukka)\u003c\/strong\u003e, the textile and surface designer at atelier Kukka, is known for her innovative and colourful designs. She bridges craft and industrial production, creating contemporary designs based on tradition. Having explored Japan and delved into its culture, she has developed a profound admiration for its aesthetics and customs.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.kukka.nl\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/www.kukka.nl\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKatouKen Flag Shop\u003c\/strong\u003e, established in 1950, specialises in producing flags, 'noren' (traditional Japanese shop curtains), and similar items, believing that their products become symbols for their customers, carrying both history and hopes for the future. Committed to preserving and nurturing this cultural heritage, the company launched the lifestyle brand \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003ekiten.kyoto\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e in October 2023 under the direction of Tsuyoshi Kato, who studied product development and branding at an artisanal studio in Kyoto. Backed by KatouKen Flag Shop's traditional craftsmanship and commitment to stand by those who wish not to compromise, kiten.kyoto proudly continues the KatouKen legacy, offering products that provide a little more convenience with an extra touch of excitement. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/kiten.kyoto\/\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehttps:\/\/kiten.kyoto\/\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"121\" data-start=\"86\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"119\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eAbout the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"123\"\u003eThis collection was created within the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM, an initiative by MONO JAPAN in collaboration with NN Life Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eThe program brings together Dutch designers and Japanese makers, creating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and the development of new products. By combining different perspectives, materials, and techniques, each project explores new possibilities at the intersection of Dutch design and Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hand-dyed-knot-bag","title":"Hikizome Knot bag","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"301\" data-start=\"154\"\u003eThe Hikizome Knot Bag is part of the Tōzai collection, a collaboration between Kukka and kiten.kyoto developed through the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"613\" data-start=\"303\"\u003eThe textiles are hand-dyed by Kyoto-based artisans using the age-old \u003cem data-end=\"382\" data-start=\"372\"\u003ehikizome\u003c\/em\u003e technique originally used for \u003cem data-end=\"420\" data-start=\"413\"\u003enoren\u003c\/em\u003e flags. These subtle, time-honoured methods bring depth to each fabric, with soft gradients, expressive brushstrokes, and layered transparencies reflecting Kukka’s sensory impressions of Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"809\" data-start=\"615\"\u003eColour lies at the heart of the collection. Three palettes — soft jade green, airy blue, and warm reddish brown — echo the rhythm of the day, from crisp morning light to the amber tones of dusk.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1359\" data-start=\"1161\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (without handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e W370mm x H235mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003esoft jade green, airy blue, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003ewarm reddish brown\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ecotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"121\" data-start=\"86\"\u003eAbout the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"123\"\u003eThis collection was created within the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/monomakersmeet.com\/mono-makers-program\/\"\u003eMONO MAKERS PROGRAM\u003c\/a\u003e, an initiative by MONO JAPAN in collaboration with NN Life Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"576\" data-start=\"251\"\u003eThe program brings together Dutch designers and Japanese makers, creating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and the development of new products. By combining different perspectives, materials, and techniques, each project explores new possibilities at the intersection of Dutch design and Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/kiten._kyotoxKukka_studio_production_process_-_Yumiko_Hoya_600x600.jpg?v=1773920276\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tōzai collection","offers":[{"title":"soft jade green","offer_id":53754423083354,"sku":"kiten-bag1-GR","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"airy blue","offer_id":53754423116122,"sku":"kiten-bag1-BL","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"warm reddish brown","offer_id":53754423148890,"sku":"kiten-bag1-BR","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"soft jade green \/warm reddish brown","offer_id":53754423181658,"sku":"kiten-bag1-GRBR","price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/489380141_17922559677061924_542387439994219865_n.jpg?v=1773919120"},{"product_id":"hand-dyed-knot-bag-copy","title":"Rouketsu zome Knot bag","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"549\" data-end=\"724\"\u003ePart of the Tōzai collection by Kukka and kiten.kyoto, developed through the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM, this piece explores the interplay between East and West, ritual and rest.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eThe cotton textile is dyed by Shobien, a long-established \u003cem data-start=\"784\" data-end=\"798\"\u003eroketsu-zome\u003c\/em\u003e workshop in Kyoto.\u003cbr data-start=\"817\" data-end=\"820\"\u003eUsing a traditional wax-resist technique comparable to batik, each piece reveals subtle, organic variations unique to the process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize (without handle):\u003c\/strong\u003e W370mm H235mm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColour: \u003c\/strong\u003epink, lig JG blue, white\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003ecotton\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"86\" data-end=\"121\"\u003eAbout the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"123\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eThis collection was created within the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM, an initiative by MONO JAPAN in collaboration with NN Life Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"576\"\u003eThe program brings together Dutch designers and Japanese makers, creating opportunities for cross-cultural collaboration and the development of new products. By combining different perspectives, materials, and techniques, each project explores new possibilities at the intersection of Dutch design and Japanese craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/kiten._kyotoxKukka_studio_production_process_-_Yumiko_Hoya_600x600.jpg?v=1773920274\" alt=\"\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tōzai collection","offers":[{"title":"Pink","offer_id":53754575618394,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Light blue","offer_id":53754575651162,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"white","offer_id":53754575683930,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/files\/tozai9.jpg?v=1773222972"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2626\/4174\/collections\/kiten._kyotoxKukka_studio_production_process_-_Yumiko_Hoya.jpg?v=1773921474","url":"https:\/\/shop.monojapan.nl\/it\/collections\/tozai-collection.oembed","provider":"MONO JAPAN STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}