MIYAKE is a Kyoto based artisan workshop acclaimed for their traditional Kyoto dolls including their famous Samurai dolls. With their special technique and tradition over centuries, artisan Miyake Keisuke introduces a completely new product turning samurai armor wear craft into divine contemporary hand bags and interior design. MIYAKE was successfully awarded by Kyoto Connection, operated by Kyoto Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Kyoto City to support international business and marketing, hence the big leap into the international stage in M&O 2015. With high-end buyers from around the world busily selecting booths to visit for their next mark in the competitive tradeshow, the MIYAKE booth located itself in hall 7 at the Kyoto Connection venue. The venue entrance was attracting a big crowd presenting a room size projection mapping by Team Labo with beautiful design patterned lighting combined with traditional tableware on the floor giving a Japanese space age feel. Soon after the entrance, it was hard not to notice the proudly standing Miyake Samurai Doll welcoming visitors. We were visited by top designers, architects and buyers from various countries curiously learning about the craft behind Miyake’s products and how they would apply to their specific field of interests. We especially found that overseas buyers were interested in how the armor material was crafted and braided producing unique texture, in line with the growing trend of Japanese design and crafts integrated in modern lifestyles.

CIPANGO is delighted to inform you that we will be releasing MIYAKE’s Samurai armor wear hand bags here from our site soon! Look out for our visual story and details coming your way!