CHIKUEN Catalog

51 1955 Born in Nagoya 1997 Received a prize at Beppu New Work Exhibition 1998 Awarded at the Whole Country Officially Designated Traditional Craft Products Exhibition 2000 Recognized as a METI-designated Traditional Craftsperson    Selected to the Whole Country Officially Designated Traditional Craft Products Exhibition 2001 Selected to The Japan Folk Crafts Exhibition 2002 First Exhibition at“Espace Japon” in Paris, France 2003 First Exhibition at“SieboldHuis” in Germany 2007 First Exhibition at“Galleria de Ortho in Mian, Italy ※ The Takumi series are all handmade. Price show is the retail price of an individual product. The ratio between wholesale and retail prices is flexible due to the cost of the materials used at the time of the order. Therefore, wholesale price benefits will vary. Only using the best bamboo from Oita, carefully and elaborately woven wickerwork bags. The process is lengthy as the fiberes need time to settle after weaving before the next row can be woven. The fiberes naturally twist into each other to forming an organic barrier. This method creates a flexible and strong surface. It is sophisticatedly finished with two layers of lacquer and one layer of wax. The manufacturing process makes each bag unique. The more it is used the more the wax’s sheen will come through. 4241 “Yamaji”Bag (L)〈Black〉 W26.5×D10×H23 ( +12 ) cm Bag: bamboo Handle: imitation leather Inside: cotton ※Two inside pockets ¥ 48,000 [In Box] 4228 Wickerwork Woven Bag (L) 〈Black〉Cord Handle W25×D9×H18 ( +13 ) cm Bag: bamboo Handle: imitation leather Inside: cotton ※Two inside pockets ¥ 70,000 [In Box] 4229 Wickerwork Woven Bag (L) 〈Red〉Cord Handle W25×D9×H18 ( +13 ) cm Bag: bamboo Handle: imitation leather Inside: cotton ※Two inside pockets ¥ 70,000 [In Box] 4244 “Yamaji”Bag (L)〈Red〉 W26.5×D10×H23 ( +12 ) cm Bag: bamboo Handle: imitation leather Inside: cotton ※Two inside pockets ¥ 48,000 [In Box] Yamaji is method of weaving. ”Climbing the mountain diagonally.”It creates a beautiful stitch. Also creates a slightly curved surface. After dying red or black the surface is lacquered. The sheen and strength of the bamboo is as good as leather. Masato Takae / Based in Usa, Oita

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