KAMEOKA MIZUNOKI CRAFTS
—Artist-Collaborative Lifestyle Products
1F / Room No. 105
About the Exhibitor
KAMEOKA MIZUNOKI CRAFTS brings together the small museum, Mizunoki Museum in Kameoka, Kyoto, and local artisans to create a new form of craft.
Located in a rural city just 20 minutes by train from Kyoto Station, the Mizunoki Museum preserves over 20,000 artworks created at the Mizunoki Painting Class, a program launched in 1964 for residents of Mizunoki, a facility for persons with disabilities.
The KAMEOKA MIZUNOKI CRAFTS was launched in 2023 in collaboration with local companies and makers, transforming selected works by popular artists from the museum’s collection into everyday items such as bags, patch-adorned postcards, and baked goods. These playful and distinctive motifs are given new life as tangible, accessible art for everyone.
A portion of sales supports the Mizunoki Facility for Persons with Disabilities and the Mizunoki Museum.
About the Products
Wappen Postcards
Postcards featuring attachable embroidered patches. The patches can be applied with either an iron or as a sticker. Customize freely by attaching them to shirts or bags with an iron, or sticking them onto phone cases, notebooks, and more.
Towel Handkerchiefs
Imabari towels adorned with embroidery. Made in Imabari, Ehime—the largest towel-producing region in Japan—, Imabari towels are renowned worldwide for their quality. Compact and lightweight, these Towel Handkerchiefs can be carried easily in small bags or pockets.
Marche Bags
Eco meets art. These shopping bag–style Marche Bags fold compactly, making them convenient to carry in your bag for everyday use.
Tote Bags
Art for your outings. These tote bags fit A4-sized documents and add a touch of art to your look. They are foldable and convenient as a spare bag.
Pouches
A piece of art to carry with you. Flat and gusset-free, these pouches can be used in countless ways.
Rusk
Motifs found on paper and canvases are transformed into delicious baked treats, available in five varieties.
