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Kumihimo Drawstring Bag

Kumihimo

This bag reimagines Kumihimo, which is a traditional Japanese braiding technique from the Edo period. By replacing stitching with durable braided cords, the design achieves both structural strength and flexibility. The minimalist form highlights the craftsmanship, while the structure embodies Musubi, the Japanese philosophy of spiritual and physical connection. This piece seamlessly integrates historical beauty into modern daily life, celebrating the bond between the object and its owner.

Kumihimo Drawstring Bag by Tsuchiya Kaban Co., Ltd. was identified as a creative representation of fashion design by the A' Design Award & Competition. Kumihimo Drawstring Bag won the Platinum A' Design Award in Fashion and Travel Accessories Design in 2026. The A' Fashion and Travel Accessories Design Award is a highly prestigious, international, juried design recognition program that honors superior design of handbags, scarves, belts, luggage, hats, travel bags, cravats, gloves, wallets and more.

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