PROJECT
Client: Shiga Prefectural Office / Project Term: 2018 ~
BI WA KOTO
BI WA KOTO – “Beauty, Harmony, and Things” flourishing in the nature of Lake Biwa.
The traditional arts and crafts of Shiga Prefecture developed around the natural abundance of Lake Biwa. Creative works born with a rustic, yet delicate beauty, have a long history here, continuing into the present, thanks to the rich water source and surrounding vibrant ecosystem, as well as its prominent position on the historic east-west trade route. Glimpses of a story of beautiful “wa” harmony appear through the products born from the beautiful lake and bounties of nature.
BI WA KOTO is made from traditional techniques, materials, and a rich history, yet suited to contemporary lifestyles through our design and development expertise incorporating deep understanding current market trends.
Creative Team
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ADVISER
TOMOKO TANAKA
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DESIGNER
KAZUSHIGE MIYAKE
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PROJECT MANAGER
YOKO MORI
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DIRECTOR
KOTARO NISHIBORI