MEISTERSTRASSE LONDON CRAFT WEEK 2024

MEISTERSTRASSE
HANDMADE
MEISTERSTRASSE
IN RESIDENCE
LONDON 2024

EXQUISITE MANUFACTORIES
FROM EUROPE MEET
THE FINEST CRAFTSMANSHIP
AND CREATIVE DESIGN FROM ASIA
MEISTERSTRASSE HANDMADE
MEISTERSTRASSE
HANDMADE
BUILDING BRIDGES
BETWEEN AUSTRIA AND
THE WORLD’S BEST CRAFTS
MEISTERSTRASSE HANDMADE is an international brand for excellent artisans and manufacturers,
showcasing a curated marketplace for exquisite, handmade objects, authentic craft
produce and regional specialties, founded by Niki and Christoph Rath in Vienna, Austria, in
1999.
Today, MEISTERSTRASSE HANDMADE is the most extensive, international platform for master
craftsmen and artisans as well as an online shop for handmade treasures from Europe,
Thailand, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Japan - with more than 5,000 makers and their unique
products.
www.meisterstrasse.com
shop.meisterstrasse.com
MEISTERSTRASSE IN RESIDENCE AS PART OF LONDON CRAFT WEEK
The Austrian Embassy in London annually opens its doors for a MEISTERSTRASSE in RESI-
DENCE exhibition that builds creative connections between East and West.
In 2024, traditional manufacturers and innovative craft businesses from Austria welcome artisans
from Germany, the UK, Japan, Thailand and Malaysia with objects ranging from mouth
blown glass to jewellery, hats, tiles, perfumes, textile arts, woodwork, interior decoration, silk
fabrics, washi paper lighting, bamboo mirrors and many more.
MEISTERSTRASSE OG
Dipl.-Ing. Dr. Nicola Rath
und Mag. Christoph Rath
Freyung 6
1010 Wien
tel. +43 676 8844 8844
office@meisterstrasse.com
www.meisterstrasse.com
GRAPHIC DESIGN
Michaela Landwehr
www.michilangelo.at
©️ 2024 MEISTERSTRASSE OG
All rights reserved.
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A.E. KÖCHERT VIENNA
KOECHERT-JEWELER
Taking pleasure in beauty is the motto of the more than 200-year tradition of the A.E. Köchert
firm. The Neuer Markt jewelers have always achieved an outstanding combination of classical
and modern design in their work.
In 1814 Emanuel Pioté founded a goldsmith workshop in Vienna, but it was Jakob Heinrich
Köchert who, by joining the firm five years later, laid the cornerstone for the Viennese jeweler’s
dynasty – the house of Köchert. Since that time, it has been a marked family and firm tradition
that the doors to the Neuer Markt shop are open to well-known artists who, in productive collaboration
with our singularly talented master goldsmiths, have created one-of-a-kind jewels.
A. E. KÖCHERT
JUWELIERE GMBH
Neuer Markt 15
1010 Wien
tel. +43 1 512 58 28
office@koechert.at
www.koechert.at
« TRADITION
OBLIGE –
SINCE 1814. »
The onetime Imperial Court Jeweler Emanuel Köchert (1825-1879) owed his additional title of
“Kammerjuwelier” (“Chamber Jeweler”), by which he was also charged with the care of the
treasury and the jewels of the imperial family Habsburg-Lothringen, to the renown of the goldsmith
firm. During the period when the firm served as Jeweler to the Imperial and Royal Court,
Köchert’s stars for Empress Elisabeth, among other things, caused an international sensation.
These stars are today once again being produced and enjoy widespread popularity.
Today the Köchert family continues the tradition of the A.E. Köchert name in perfect form
and style. More than ever, the A.E. Köchert firm today stands for an outstanding tradition of
craftsmanship, precious materials, and unique design which combines classical and modern
elements to produce exquisite jewels. The satisfaction of our customers is still our most important
measure of a job well done. More than 200 years of continuing tradition form our
consciousness of our firm’s long history. Everything we do, we do in the awareness of the
responsibility this tradition brings.
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« WHEN YOU GO
FROM A NORMAL
GLASS TO THIS,
IT MODIFIES YOUR
BEHAVIOUR. YOU
BECOME MORE
GRACEFUL. »
MURRAY MOSS
J. & L. LOBMEYR
CRYSTAL AND LIGHTING
Since 1823, the family-run crystal and chandelier manufacturer Lobmeyr has set quality standards.
Throughout its history, the traditional Viennese company has been at the forefront of
developing breath-taking new designs and accompanied every technical innovation in lighting
technology.
Together with T.A. Edison, they co-developed the first electric chandeliers in the world in 1880,
propelling them into six generations of international success, showcasing their products in
prestigious properties such as the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Besides the highest aesthetic
level of Lobmeyr’s creations, the company still holds up traditional crafting techniques
that distinguish Lobmeyr pieces from mere products, but turn them into works of art.
Created in their own workshops within the heart of Vienna and relying on traditional crafting
techniques, Lobmeyr products open the world of custom and bespoke. This dedication
to handcrafting is not made lightly but always with the benefit for the designer and client in
mind. As such, even making a bestselling object such as the Metropolitan Chandelier, every
item becomes a unique example of the highest art of the trade. This, together with the highest
demand on design creates timeless classics that endure the centuries. This is now ever truer as
Lobmeyr has turned 200 years old.
J. & L. LOBMEYR GMBH
Andreas, Leonid und
Johannes Rath
Kärtnerstraße 26
1010 Wien
Österreich
tel. +43 1 512 05 08
WORKSHOP AND
SHOWROOM
Salesianergasse 9
1030 Wien
tel. +43 1 713 21 45
WIEN
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« FABRICS WITH
HISTORY. »
WIENER TIMES
TEXTILE ARTS AND CRAFTS
WIENER TIMES are Susanne Schneider and Johannes Schweiger, and are based in Vienna.
Balancing on the edge of design, crafts, art and decoration WIENER TIMES fabricate objects
of use with a distinct, elegant style yet edgy. The emphasis is on textiles.
The pieces are all created with an intense focus on the crafted detail and are actively questioning
and pushing the lines between abstraction and function.
Wiener Times was born almost ten years ago from a shared passion of textiles and fabric
design. Through explorations, experimentations, and research across various archives and libraries,
it became clear to Susanne and Johannes over the years that a relationship between
Viennese Heritage and the work that Wiener Times does was emerging, from digging deep
into the vast empires of ornamentation and turning to the gilded spirit of the last century visà-vis
Jugendstil, the Vienna Secession, and Wiener Werkstätte for inspiration.
Over the last five years, Wiener Times has been working with fabrics from the legendary
Austrian textile manufacturer Backhausen for the collections of cushions, bolsters, quilts, and
travel pillows for the home. Their 173-year-old history decisively imbues all objects with an
unmistakable character – fabrics with history – in their intimate leanings in the domestic
space. The opulent, colourful designs by Dagobert Peche and the rigid, geometric designs by
Joseph Hoffmann open up new perspectives and narratives when juxtaposed with designs
by William Morris, Sanderson, Kvadrat, Rubelli Venezia, Gastón y Daniela or Designs of the
Time – just to name a few.
WIENER TIMES
Hackengasse 10/16
1150 Wien
Österreich
tel. +43 664 340 04 25
info@wienertimes.com
www.wienertimes.com
WIEN
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« FOR EVERYTHING
VALUABLE. »
FRIEDRICH FIALKA
MANUFACTORY FOR CASE AND BOX PRODUCTION
Etui Fialka is Vienna’s renowned address for manufacturing exclusive cases, boxes and caskets.
The high-quality objects are all made by hand and serve as an impressive package for precious
contents – a suitable case for every memento: whether jewellery, coins or medals of honour
– if the customer knows the value of his gift, he may want to emphasise it with a lovingly
designed case.
Since 1923, Friedrich Fialka from Vienna has been taking care of those special requirements. As
the grandson of the founder, Friedrich III is now the last master of his trade in Austria – and produces
hat cases, cutlery boxes, jewellery cases, luxury boxes and medal and badge cases using
historical tools. A touch of nostalgic romance surrounds Fialka, manufacturing vintage cases as
well as modern, individual, functional, and aesthetic presentation boxes.
ETUI- UND KASSETTEN
ERZEUGUNG
FRIEDRICH FIALKA
Schottenfeldgasse 63
1070Wien
Österreich
tel. +43 1 523 14 31
office@etui-fialka.com
www.etui-fialka.com
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» YOUR
FRAGRANCE
WAFTS
THROUGH
THE UNIVERSE
JUST ONCE … «
YOGESH PARFUMS
CUSTOMISED PERFUME
Yogesh Kumar has only to smell a person’s neck or scarf to know the character through the
body’s own five elements. He uses the “base notes” and combines them with the “heart notes”.
These form the essential character of a bespoke composition which uplift the personality – the
nuance of a unique scent.
Yogesh Kumar creates special compositions for unique people and complete scent concepts for
companies and events. Today, scents are being used by many brands as an olfactory logo. They
serve both as fine-smelling perfumes as well as adding a set of positive emotional associations
to a company’s image, product image and presentation.
For the past 35 years Yogesh Kumar has been working on individual scent concepts and compositions.
Originally from India, he has made Austria his home for 25 years. Here he develops
customised scents for private individuals, corporate concepts for “emotional communication”
and scent events for companies. He has developed scent motives for the Dubai Opera Ball, Ford
Austria, Hirsch Bracelets, Bank Austria, Austrian National Tourist Office, Anger Machining, Schallaburg
and Belvedere Museum.
YOGESH PARFUMES
Yogesh Kumar
Kirchengasse 24/4
1070 Wien
Österreich
tel. +43 1 943 25 94
mob. +43 699 1 943 25 94
office@dasparfum.com
www.yogesh-parfum.com
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« WE DRESS
PERSONALITIES. »
RETTL 1868 KILTS & FASHION
EXCLUSIVE FASHION AND TAILORING
QUALITY FOR OVER 150 YEARS
It all began in Klagenfurt in 1868, when Josef RETTL founded the Kärntner k.u.k. Uniform Institute.
Today - five generations later - the company has remained true to the strict quality criteria
required by the military. However, the fashion line that Thomas RETTL nowadays creates has
become much more diverse and colourful.
RETTL caused an international sensation with his legendary kilt collection and the unique Carinthian
kilts, which are worn by many enthusiastic customers such as Franz Klammer, Armin
Assinger and Thomas Morgenstern, as well as Sir Sean Connery and in the meantime even
members of the British royal family.
Good clothing represents its wearer. Finding the individual touch and expressing one’s own
personality in a dazzling way with customised clothing – RETTL has made a name for itself far
beyond the borders.
RETTL 1868
KILTS & FASHION E.U.
Thomas Rettl
Freihausgasse 12
9500 Villach
Österreich
tel. + 43 4242 268 55
office@rettl.com
www.rettl.com
VILLACH
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« COMPLETE MAS-
TERY IS REACHED
WHEN THE
HANDS TAKE
OVER AND THE
MIND FINDS
ITSELF AT REST. »
KARAK
HANDMADE TILES
Surrounded by the Alps, KARAK ceramic tiles are created in a former spinning mill in western
Austria’s Vorarlberg region. Nothing in the 150-year-old building was made for Raku — and yet
everything here is as if made for.
KARAK-tiles unite opposites into a well-grounded entity. Traditional Japanese Raku-firing
technique meets contemporary ornamentation in the ceramic workshop in Vorarlberg,
Austria. Karak produces goods exclusively to order in a small-scale, artisanal process. Adapted
to architecture and individual customer requirements, each tile literally ‘walks through the
fire’ and develops its own unique character. Regardless of whether you order one tile or one
hundred, each tile is unique and can never be replicated. Whether for floors or walls, cladding
for a tiled stove or as a room-dividing screen: The handcrafted process fills every surface with
life.
Like the Raku process itself, KARAK was also born by chance, out of an idiosyncratic idea in
2007. Ceramic artist Marta Rauch-Debevec and rammed-earth builder Martin Rauch worked
together to build the first self-supporting rammed-earth house in Vorarlberg. Marta also
wanted special tiles for it — handmade and fired in the same ancient Japanese technique
she used to create her sculptures and vases. With his passion for digital ornamentation, son
Sebastian provided the equally extraordinary design: the Raku ornamental tile was born.
In 2015, Sebastian Rauch and his childhood friend Thomas Rösler assumed the art project
and founded a company. In 2019, KARAK moved to the Klarenbrunn factory in Bludenz. There
could hardly be a better place than an English brick building in the middle of the Alps for people
making tiles by hand with conviction and passion.
KARAK R&R OG
Klarenbrunnstraße 46
6700 Bludenz
Österreich
SHOWROOM
Formdepot
Abelegasse 10
1160 Wien
Visits by
appointment only,
please.
tel. +43 5552 20 888
office@karak.at
www.karak.at
BLUDENZ
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BY NATURE AND KNOPP
BY NATURE AND KNOPP
»WHEN YOUR EYES FEEL
WHAT YOUR HANDS SEE
YOUR HEART WILL TELL YOU
WHERE YOU COME FROM.«
Stefan Knopp does not simply create pieces of furniture - he elicits their secrets from the trees.
He tracks down the individual stories of his woods and makes them visible using his own, patented
processing methods, which create unique structures: by charring with fire or by washing
out with water.
Guided by the desire to give form to beauty, Stefan Knopp has been experimenting with the
possibilities of colour and material design for more than 20 years. The result is a constant stream
of new, unique pieces that impress with their pure design with natural lines, cracks and edges.
All furniture is made by hand and the shape, colour and material are determined in consultation
with the customer. In this way, unique pieces with an individual look are created every time.
For Stefan Knopp, the centre of human coexistence is the table – and you get a very special
one from him: an individual piece of timeless beauty, with edges and peculiarities, just like the
people who live with it. True perfection lies in these visualised special features.
STEFAN KNOPP
Mühlbach 2
5162 Obertrum am See
Österreich
tel. +43 699 1002 6796
info@stefan-knopp.com
www.bynatureandknopp.com
SALZBURG
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CLAUDIA GAMS
MILLINER AND HAT MAKER
» MY WORLD
OF FASHION. «
The milliner and hat maker Claudia Gams has been producing her hat creations for men and
women in the heart of the Salzkammergut since 2017, following traditional craftsmanship but
with a new and fresh design. All creations are individually designed and handmade.
It is typical of Claudia, that she sets herself no stylistic limits. She combines classic, traditional
or even “Trachten” styles and cuts with new materials and colours: traditional hat meets animal
print, street style meets flower border, anything is possible. Fascinators, headpieces, or
headbands for festive occasions or as costumes for theatre and musicals are also handmade as
unique pieces.
The milliner is also a trained style and image consultant who is happy to take her time for customers
with individual appointments in her studio on Lake Traunsee in the heart of the Austrian
region of Salzkammergut, but also offering this service in online conferences.
DIE HUTMACHERIN
CLAUDIA GAMS
Jocherwiese 3
4802 Ebensee
Österreich
tel. +43 676 7135134
claudia.gams@diehutmacherin.at
www.diehutmacherin.at
EBENSEE
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« PERFECTION
THROUGH
TRADITION. »
MATTHIAS NEUHUBER
GOISERER PARKETT
Matthias Neuhuber and his team at Goiserer Parkett focus on quality and tradition and consciously
choose the difficult path of craftsmanship. They are proud of this, which makes them
unique.
Building on the decades of expertise developed by the Ellmauer family at Ischler Tafelparkett,
Matthias Neuhuber took the plunge into self-employment in 2015.
Only materials of the highest quality and selected woods are used for production. All parts are
glued waterproof on a 3-layer basis, consisting of a top, centre and barrier layer. It is possible to
lay the panel parquet floating, glued or nailed to a blind floor.
GOISERER PARQUET
The product range extends from planks to panelled parquet for old and new buildings. All projects
are individually planned and customised together with the client. The highest value is absolute
customer satisfaction, through which the young team finds meaning and mutual fulfilment,
based on its wealth of experience, skill and idealism.
GOISERER PARKETT
MATTHIAS NEUHUBER
Erbstollenstraße 3
4820 Bad Ischl
Österreich
tel. +43 664 185 17 36
neuhuber@goiserer-parkett.at
www.goiserer-parkett.at
BAD ISCHL
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» EVERY OBJECT
TELLS A STORY. «
ANDREA DELOGU
GOLD- AND SILVERSMITH, FILIGREE CRAFTSMAN
Andrea Delogu is a visual artist, filigree craftsman (gold and silversmith) and cutler from Sardinia.
As a child, Andrea Delogu gained initial experience in working with materials such as wood, horn
and metal from his father. His grandmother recognized his artistic talent and enabled him to
train with the most famous goldsmith artist in Sardinia, Atelier Orafo Bruno Busonera. He learned
the traditional Sardinian goldsmith’s and silversmith’s art, fine work of filigree and small-scale
production of wax models. Then he decided to study at the Art School Foiso Fois in Cagliari,
which he graduated with a diploma in art.
Moving to the Austrian region of Salzkammergut, he now designs and produces unique pieces
of contemporary goldsmith art in a modern way with processing methods according to millennia-old
manufacturing techniques (Egyptian, Phoenician, Etruscan, Byzantine). Andrea’s vision is
to find a balance between tradition and modernity, for building a bridge between classical and
contemporary art.
ANDREA DELOGU
Puchen 314
8992 Altaussee
Österreich
tel. +43 677 6416 3015
info@andrea-delogu.com
www.andrea-delogu.com
ALTAUSSEE
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Freiluftkino auf Österreichisch.
Der Bergsommer in Lech Zürs am Arlberg.
12. Juni - 06. Oktober 2024
Open-air cinema in the Austrian style.
The mountain summer in Lech Zürs am Arlberg.
12 June - 06 October 2024
Ein Sommer in Lech Zürs ist eine Entdeckungsreise. Zwischen Hochgebirge und
Hochkultur. Zwischen Abenteuer und Haubenküche.
Zwischen Nervenkitzel und Ruhepol. Über allem thronen majestätische Alpengipfel
und grüne Wälder, die dem Ort seine Magie verleihen.
Mehr Raum, mehr Zeit. Dieses Versprechen gibt Lech Zürs seinen Gästen das ganze
Jahr über. Überzeugen Sie sich selbst von der Vielfältigkeit des Lecher Bergsommers.
A summer in Lech Zürs is a journey of discovery. Between high mountains and high
culture. Between adventure and gourmet cuisine.
Between thrills and tranquillity. The majestic Alpine peaks and green forests tower
above it all, lending the place its magic.
More time, more space. Lech Zürs makes this promise to its guests all year round. See
the diversity of Lech‘s mountain summer for yourself.
LECHZUERS.COM

» THE ART
OF TRAVEL,
LANDSCAPE
AND MUSIC «
TIM HALL, NATASHA DURLACHER
PHOTOGRAPHERS AND POWDERHOUND
Tim Hall is a travel and landscape photographer with a particular focus on South East Asia, India
and the Alps. He has published several books on Indochina and the mountains, worked for
Conde Nast Traveller, The Sunday Times and Time magazine as well as exhibited at galleries in
New York, Paris and London. He is especially known for his landscape work in and around the
Arlberg.
Natasha Durlacher, a UK-based fine art photographer, draws from her extensive travels in Europe
and Asia, as well as her background in film and theatre, to craft compelling visual narratives.
Lockdown spurred her to share her photography, leading to accolades like winning ‘Portrait of
Britain’ in 2021. Her evocative series, including “Postcards from the Pandemic,” reflects her keen
eye for storytelling. With a diverse career spanning puppet making for Jim Henson and art direction
for the BBC, Natasha’s artistic journey continues to captivate.
POWDERHOUND
Powderhound is a lifestyle brand created by Natasha. A beautiful range of original ski themed
designs screen printed onto high quality fine bone china sits alongside a collection of her mountain
photographic art.
TIM HALL & NATASHA
DURLACHER
tjdhall@me.com
tel. +44 797 119 41 71
www.timhallphotography.com
www.natashadurlacher.com
www.powderhound.london
LONDON
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» BLENDING
HIGH-END
DESIGN WITH
CUTTING-EDGE
TECHNOLOGY
AND ADVANCED
BIOMATERIAL
RESEARCH… «
SOFIA HAGEN
3D DESIGNER AND ARCHITECT
Trained in architectural design under the aegis of Saha Hadid in Vienna, Sophia now focuses
on the creative conception and design development of 3D printed products and installations,
working closely with digital fabrication specialists and material scientists globally.
A collaboration between London-based Sofia and Design, KOFIKA is a collection of two coffee
tables that celebrate duality and invite its users to enjoy all things COFFEE.
The tabletops are made of plastic sheets constructed from recycled coffee and milk packaging
waste. These are then rested on 3D printed legs that are made from a unique fermented sugar
cane bio-PLA mixture.
BOLLA is the winner of the LAMP awards 2020, in the people’s choice category: Designed in
collaboration with Cemento UK for the Milan Design week Guiltless Plastic challenge, BOLLA
brings awareness to how the escalated use of packaging materials is affecting our environment.
SOFIA HAGEN
C/O Sedulo 605 Albert House
256-260 Old Street
EC1V 9DD London
mob. +44 788 896 8 128
info@sofiahagen.com
www.sofiahagen.com
LONDON
GB
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« INDIVIDUALITY
OF HIGHEST
QUALITY AND
PERFECTION. »
EGE
TEXTILE MANUFACTORY
Even in the 21st century, the city of Ulm proudly looks back on its long tradition of linen weaving.
Ege Textile Manufactory is a shining part of this special history.
Since its foundation in 1930, the company has developed into a center for customised and handmade,
high-quality table and bed linen and stands for uncompromising quality and perfection.
The lightest eiderdown duvets, feather pillows, toppers, mattresses and duvets are made here
by master craftsmen. This also applies to the highly sought-after customised shirts, which are
made from the finest, sometimes very rare fabrics.
Lace, embroidery, monograms, trims, standing seams and piping refine pieces according to the
customer’s personal ideas and style.
EGE
TEXTILMANUFAKTUR GMBH
Dr. Felix Fremerey
König-Wilhelm-Straße 10/3
89073 Ulm/Donau
Deutschland
tel. +49 731 922 80-0
atelier@ege-manufaktur.de
www.ege-manufaktur.de
Together with the most renowned weaving mills in Western Europe, Ege creates new designs,
revives textile classics that have become rare and produce floral dreams from the finest lace.
ULM
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» HANDWOVEN
SILKS FROM
MALAYSIA. «
ROYAL PAHANG WEAVE
HERITAGE TEXTILE TENUN PAHANG
The Royal Pahang Weave Foundation celebrates fine craftsmanship from Malaysia.
The Royal Pahang Weave is a Malaysian heritage textile known locally as Tenun Pahang. Tenun
means to weave in the Malay language. The Foundation was originally founded by Her Majesty
Queen Azizah as part of her initiative to preserve the thousand-year old craft of silk-weaving
from her Royal seat in Pekan, Pahang. Her multi-layered approach to reviving and preserving this
craft involved a close partnership with the Prison Department in Malaysia to upskill inmates,
educating them in the traditional techniques of weaving silk.
She then founded a company named Cheminahsayang, to offer trained prison inmates gainful
employment upon their release. The company has now become a space for social inclusion, as
both released inmates and professional weavers of the highest calibre work together.
Under Her Majesty’s patronage, the Foundation has become the leading craft organisation in
Malaysia to promote fine craftsmanship, both locally and internationally.
ROYAL PAHANG WEAVE
Istana Abdulaziz Indera Mahkota
25200 Kuantan
Malaysia
tel. +60 16 668 8228
www.pknp.gov.my/index.php/
en/pautan/tenun-pahang-diraja
MALAYSIA
MYS
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« PASSING
THE LIGHT »
DENTO
CRAFTS TRAVEL
Dento is a travel concept that builds bridges between tradition, craftsmanship, fashion and travel.
Travellers are introduced to the fascinating world of Japanese craftsmanship, fashion and
tradition.
By connecting travelers with designers, craftsmen, artisans, and artists, we at Dento hope to
share the beauty of Japan’s textiles, ceramics, paper-making and other traditional crafts with
the wider world.
Through Dento’s tours, our guests can meet in-person with craftspeople and their work.
At our online store, customers are invited to purchase craft items previously difficult to find even
in Japan.
Behind the scenes, Dento forms relationships between craftspeople, designers, tour companies
and educational institutions, building a growing network to support the continuation of craft
traditions and the vitality of communities in Japan’s countryside.
DENTO CO., LTD.
Quest Oike 2F
15-1 Yamanouchi-Miyawaki-cho
Ukyo-kuKyoto 615-0092
Japan
tel. +81 75 748 0014
info@dento-japan.co.jp
https://dento-japan.co.jp
KYOTO
JP
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« TRADITION IS
A PRODUCT
OF SUCCESSIVE
AND ENDLESS
INNOVATION. »
HIYOSHIYA KOTARO NISHIBORI
UMBRELLA AND LIGHTING MANUFACTORY
Founded in the late Edo period (1600-1868) in Kyoto, the Hiyoshiya workshop specialised in
the production of the finest traditional Japanese umbrellas and is the only producer of this
kind of umbrellas in Kyoto today.
Japanese umbrellas made of bamboo and washi paper have long played an important ceremonial
and symbolic role in traditional forms of culture, such as the Japanese tea ceremony
and the No and Kabuki theatre. Today, they are popular as an accessory to promote Japanese
inns, high class Japanese restaurants, hotels and shops. They are also appreciated as an object
for interior design and continue to be a favorite souvenir choice among tourists.
Kotaro, the present fifth-generation head of Hiyoshiya, still produces with excellent craftsmanship
the wagasa umbrellas in the traditional way but has also spread the business into the
fabrication of innovative interior design products.
HIYOSHIYA CO., LTD.
Kotaro Nishibori
546 Dodochō,
Kamigyō-ku,
Kyōto-shi
602-0072 Kyoto
Japan
tel. +81 75 441-6644
info@wagasa.com
www.wagasa.com
Wagasa, the traditional washi paper umbrella on a bamboo frame has been an integral part of
Japanese culture for centuries. The KOTORI lamp collection inspired by the wagasa reproduces
the warm atmosphere of sunlight passing through the delicate washi paper. Manufactured
with the same traditional technique and mechanism as the Japanese umbrella, the KOTORI
lighting collection was presented with great success at all the important international craft
exhibitions in Europe.
Made with technical perfection, the Kotori lamps are available as pendant, side or floor lamps
in different sizes and color schemes. They are perfect fit for contemporary interiors and if
needed, can be folded and stowed like an umbrella.
KYOTO
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« THAI IDENTITY
AND UNIQUENESS. »
KORAKOT AROMDEE
BAMBOO SCULPTURES AND LIGHTING
After graduating with a master’s degree in Applied Arts from the Faculty of Decorative Arts,
Silpakorn University, Korakot founded his company in 2006 and is today one of the most
award-winning Thai designers and craftsmen.
He started off with training 10 workers in order to provide them with steady income and career
opportunity in the community. Korakot usually has his university friends helping him come up
with new ideas for new creations which can be divided into 3 groups: (1) sculpture; (2) sculpture
and architectural construction and (3) products.
His work represents the local techniques and Thai culture. Colors and designs have been added
in order to make it suitable for modern-styled decoration.
KORAKOT
INTERNATIONAL
LTD.,PART.
335 moo 10 Banlaem
76110 Petchaburi
Thailand
tel. +66 896987963
mkt.korakot@gmail.com
www.korakot.net
Korakot’s inspiration comes from the environment which he changes into works of art with the
use of natural materials, such as bamboos and hemp ropes. The techniques have been adopted
from kite-making that he has learned from his grandfather who is an expert on Chula kite. Korakot
has added functions into it so that his works are suitable for decorating homes and buildings
today.
Through every piece, Korakot feels that he has promoted simple techniques discovered by Thai
people to a higher level with designs inspired by the surroundings in his local area. But Korakot
is not only the creator himself, but he also offers career opportunities for the locals and by doing
so the community is strengthened and finally will be able to improve its capability. The product
value brings national income which will later reach to the hands of the locals.
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