“ikasu”, which re-creates kimonos, will hold an exhibition and sales event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store.
bonobo LLC. Press release: October 22, 2024 “Ikasu”, which re-creates kimonos, will hold an exhibition and sales event at Hankyu Umeda Main Store. "ikasu" Kimono Textile Art Exhibition and Sale Event at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-5d2f8174b891c841e2a1a95a3cbeaa8d-3900×3900.jpg ■ info Period: October 23rd (Wednesday) – November 5th (Tuesday) Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store 11th floor kimono department Kotokoto Stage 113 Website
https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/honten/shopnews/detail/1248528_2067.html?utm_source=gaishomail&utm_medium=storemedia
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-8707f84f15b23c8e02adbfda9410623f-885×393.png [ikasu consultation meeting] Artists who are qualified as kimono meisters and also active as creative directors will visit our store and hold consultation sessions and order-taking sessions where customers can transform their kimonos and obi into works of art according to their wishes. After we receive the kimono and obi from the customer, we exchange designs several times, and once the design is decided, we will manufacture the kimono and obi in about 1 to 2 months. Date and time: November 2nd (Saturday) and 3rd
(Sunday/Holiday) Every day from 11:00 a.m., from 1:30 p.m., from 2:15 p.m., from 3:00 p.m. (approximately 30 minutes each time) Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store 11th floor Kotokoto Stage 113 8-7 Kakuda-cho, Kita-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka Reservation page
https://reserve.hankyu-hanshin-dept.co.jp/events/detail/pd-1728719984884 *Advance reservations will be given priority. *Prices and delivery days vary depending on design and size.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-7a2d61e7cd99ce706d12aa6773ed00ca-1544×1504.png ■ What is ikasu
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-81d3f1b69b677bca792b977235266c58-1094×1018.png Give your kimono a second life. It is said that a huge number of kimonos and obi obi are stored in Japanese households. However, because there is no opportunity to wear them, they are difficult to maintain, and they require storage space, an increasing number of households are discarding them without passing them on to the next generation. ikasu believes that kimonos and obi are not just clothes; they are precious memories of their owners, wonderful works of kimono artists, and a proud part of Japan’s traditional culture. We are working on production. Kimono is also known as “wearable art,” and is a one-of-a-kind work of art that is individually woven, dyed, embroidered, and decorated by hand using traditional Japanese techniques. ikasu inherits and respects the history, technology, patterns, and stories that each piece has, while reborn as a work of art that suits modern spaces.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-01d3bdfa50207e6ca8578d003343e25e-3900×2595.jpg ■ Achievements • May 2023: Exhibition and sales event held at international art gallery QUADRO • January 2023: Exhibition and sales event held at Nikiya, a nationally registered tangible cultural property • January 2023: Exhibition held at Shibuya PARCO •
September-October 2023: Exhibitions and sales events held at Takashimaya Kyoto store, Osaka store, Nihonbashi store, Shinjuku store, and Yokohama store • November 2023: Exhibition and sales event held at Tokyo American Club • February 2024: Honorable mention at the 5th All-Japan Art Exhibition • March 2024: Received the Tokyo Industrial and Labor Bureau Director’s Award at Japan Handmade of the Year 2024 • April 2024: Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Culture Prize • May 2024: Exhibition and sale at World Art Dubai, the largest art fair in the Middle East • June 2024: Exhibition and sales event held at Daikanyama T-SITE Tsutaya Bookstore art gallery • July 2024: Exhibition and sales event held on the 1st floor of ISETAN SALONE (Roppongi Tokyo Midtown)
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-e697c5c7042b03f21d4b368fedc74ea2-3900×2600.jpg ■ Problem solving ikasu’s efforts also contribute to solving the problem of clothing waste, and play a role in supporting SDG 12, “Responsible Production and Responsible Consumption.” We carefully process our kimono and obi, right down to the lining, with the aim of creating “zero trash” and “zero waste kimono.”
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-224d74d67047a6b8ae1d37ba8f3d8fed-1464×362.png ■Contact information regarding this matter bonobo LLC Person in charge Rena Okamoto TEL: 050-6872-8141 MAIL: info@kimono-ikasu.com Contact form: https://www.kimono-ikasu.com/ja/pages/contact ■Company profile Company name: bonobo LLC. CEO: So Okamoto ikasu：
https://www.kimono-ikasu.com/ja-jp Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ikasu_kimono/
“ikasu” Kimono Textile Art Exhibition and Sale Event at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-36fa9d4200fabf7ddafe09b5da68b901-3900×3900.jpg bonobo LLC leads the “ikasu” project, which uses antique kimonos that have fulfilled their purpose and gives them new value as interior art pieces. This time, “ikasu” will hold an exhibition and sale event at the Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store in Osaka. A European artist, who is both a qualified kimono master and a creative director, travels across Japan, spending immense time and effort selecting pre-loved kimonos to be re-created as artworks. The artist also repurposes antique paulownia wood chests for framing, aiming for a completely upcycled creation. Outside of Japan, the works are appreciated in homes and shops in countries such as the U.S., U.K., Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Spain, Portugal, Sweden, Singapore, Israel, Romania, the Philippines, Malaysia, UAE, and China.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-c3de96a57590d6c7a0bbc8df6a967e78-3900×3900.jpg ■ info Dates: Wednesday, October 23 – Tuesday, November 5 Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 11th Floor, Kimono Department, Kotokoto Stage 113 Website (in Japanese):
https://www.hankyu-dept.co.jp/honten/shopnews/detail/1248528_2067.html?utm_source=gaishomail&utm_medium=storemedia “ikasu” Artist Sessions An artist, who is both a qualified kimono master and a creative director, will visit the store to hold consultation and custom order sessions. During these sessions, customers can order their kimonos or obis transformed into art pieces according to their preferences. After receiving the kimono or obi, the design process will be finalized through a series of communication exchanges, and production will take about 1-2 months. Dates: Saturday, November 2 & Sunday, November 3 Times: 11:00 AM, 1:30 PM, 2:15 PM, 3:00 PM (Each session lasts about 30 minutes) Location: Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store, 11th Floor, Kotokoto Stage 113 Reservation Page (in Japanese):
https://reserve.hankyu-hanshin-dept.co.jp/events/detail/pd-1728719984884 Reservations are prioritized. Prices and delivery times may vary depending on design and size.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-07cf316305834afdd09e148370739d1c-2304×2700.jpg ikasu Artist, Lena Okamoto
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/113161/12/113161-12-58f329a0bf549496b5f339e6eb11efd2-1094×1018.png Giving kimonos a second life. It is said that almost every household in Japan has kimonos and obis stored away. However, due to a lack of opportunities to wear them, the need for maintenance, and the space required to store them, more families are choosing to discard them instead of passing them on to the next generation. ikasu strongly believes that kimonos and obis are not just clothing but cherished memories of their owners, beautiful creations of kimono artists, and a proud part of Japan’s traditional culture. With this belief, we are dedicated to giving kimonos new life through our artworks. Kimonos are often referred to as “wearable art,” made using traditional Japanese techniques, with each one meticulously woven, dyed, embroidered, and decorated by hand. “ikasu” takes these one-of-a-kind works, respecting their history, craftsmanship, patterns, and stories, and transforms them into art pieces that shine even more in modern spaces. ■ Past Achievements • May 2023: Exhibition and sales event at QUADRO International Art Gallery • January 2023: Exhibition and sales event at the Nationally Registered Tangible Cultural Property, Nikiya • January 2023: Exhibition at Shibuya PARCO • September-October 2023: Exhibition and sales event at Takashimaya stores in Kyoto, Osaka, Nihonbashi, Shinjuku, and Yokohama • November 2023: Exhibition and sales event at Tokyo American Club • February 2024: Honorable Mention at the 5th All Japan Art Contest • March 2024: Received the Tokyo Metropolitan Bureau of Industrial and Labor Affairs Director’s Award at Japan Handmade of the Year 2024 • April 2024: Received the Mr. & Mrs. Abe Arts & Culture Prize • May 2024: Exhibition and sales at World Art Dubai, the largest art fair in the Middle East • June 2024: Exhibition and sales event at the art gallery of Daikanyama T-SITE Tsutaya Books • July 2024: Exhibition and sales event at ISETAN SALONE 1st Floor (Roppongi, Tokyo Midtown) ■ Social impact ikasu’s initiatives contribute to solving the issue of clothes waste and support the SDGs’ goal of “Responsible Consumption and Production (Goal 12).” By carefully processing every part of the kimono and obi, including the lining, we aim for “zero waste” and “zero discarded kimonos.” ■For inquiries about this event bonobo LLC contact person: Lena Okamoto TEL: 81-50-6872-8141 MAIL: info@kimono-ikasu.com Contact Form: https://www.kimono-ikasu.com/ja/pages/contact ■Company Overview Company Name: Bonobo LLC CEO: So Okamoto ikasu:
https://www.kimono-ikasu.com/ Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/ikasu_kimono/