The installation is designed by OEO Studio and is crafted using a simple
and refined metal structure complemented by solid wood flooring in heart
oak and oak shelving from Dinesen, the Danish flooring brand known for
their passion for wood and a company that always aspires for the extraordinary.
Thomas Lykke, Creative Director of OEO Studio says: “It has been a privilege to be a part of Japan Handmade and help build awareness of thewonderful craftsmanship of Kyoto, not only within Japan but to an international audience. The installation for this year’s Salone gives us a chance tocontinue showcasing the talents of these talented makers and inspire thenext generation.” Lykke adds, “A Moment in Time is a story about rituals‘A MOMENT IN TIME’ BYJAPAN HANDMADESALONE DEL MOBILE 2015

and about the present moment. The framework of the installation therefore
creates a beautiful graphical composition and defines the spatial environment in the room.”
ABOUT JAPAN HANDMADE
Japan Handmade is a joint collaboration of craftspeople from Kyoto whoFor Salone del Mobile 2015, Japan Handmade, a collective of six crafts com-apply traditional crafts to create new designs for the international market.

panies from Kyoto, Japan, present a ‘A Moment in Time,’ an installation show-

Rooted in 1,000 years of artisanal tradition within ceramics, metal-knitting,casing a new collection of products at the TATRAS showroom, Via Privata Gas-

teaware and the crafting of wood and bamboo, Japan Handmade offers apare Bugatti, 3 Milan from 14th to the 19th April 2015.

compelling universe of storytelling that reaches out to a new and quality
conscious global audience with inspired designs for contemporary living.

Since its launch in 2013, Japan Handmade in collaboration with Copenhagen-Japan Handmade includes the six crafts companies: Kaikado, Kohchosaibased OEO Studio, has brought the tactile pleasure, poetry and soul of Japa-Kosuga, Hosoo, Asahiyaki, Nakagawa Mokkougei and Kanaami-Tsuji.

nese craftsmanship to the world, while also trailblazing a way forward for the
next generation of craftspeople in Japan.

ABOUT OEO STUDIOOEO Studio is a strategic design studio that helps enterprises realise theirFor this year’s Salone del Mobile, Japan Handmade presents a striking newbusiness potential through creative excellence. Inspired by a global outlook,

crafts installation that presents a new vision of luxury deeply embedded in age-OEO Studio brings fresh perspective and clear-cut direction to premium

old heritage.

brands, amplifying their businesses and enhancing their products. Withunique skills and experience within brand strategy, creative direction, inte-The idea behind the crafts installation is to curate a sacred space dedicatedrior design and product design, OEO studio connects brands with people into reading, the Japanese tea ceremony and meditation as well as socialising

ways that are compelling, intelligent and ultimately emotional. OEO Studiowith friends and family. The result is a modern interpretation of the traditional

was founded in 2003 and holds offices in both Copenhagen and Tokyo.

Japanese ritual space, touching on wabisabi (the beauty of imperfection) andthe tactile sensibilities of Zen.

The Japan Handmade exhibition is supported by Sekisui House, Japan.
http://www.sekisuihouse.co.jp/english/

The Milan installation, entitled ‘A Moment in Time,’ presents new objects madeby the six crafts companies – the majority of which have been designed by OEO
Studio. These objects come in a mix of materials, such as wood, ceramics,textile, bamboo and metal.
The pieces include new additions to the Objects Collection from Kaikado in theA Moment in Time

form of an ice bucket, a wine and champagne cooler, handmade traditional

TATRAS showroom

bamboo flower baskets from Kohchosai Kosuga, traditional tea bowls and a tray

Via Privata Gaspare Bugatti, 3with exquisite coloured glazing from Asahiyaki and chrysanthemum lampshades

20144 Milanand wine stoppers from Kanaami-Tsuji, which draw on the craftsmanship ofOpening hours: 14-19 April from 10:00 am to 9:00 pm

metal knitting.
Also included is a new low table, a complement to the existing Ki-Oke Stool

For further information, interviews and images, kindly contact:from Nakagawa Mokkougei, which represents the finest tradition of JapaneseTomorrow PR: Tel. +44 (0) 207 249 7409

woodworking. Finally, Japanese textile company Hosoo presents Collage Trans-Neil Byrne / neil@tomorrowpr.co.uk

parent, a new typology of Nishijin textile for curtains, as well as the Starry Indigo

Irene Kopitov / irene@tomorrowpr.co.uk

textile, which was recently acquired for the permanent collection of Cooper
Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum in NY.

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