This pale pink pouch features a wide kumihimo braid and a large bow reminiscent of the fluttering tail of a goldfish. Rarely seen today, the braid used to create this pouch famously appears in the portrait of the 7th century Prince Shotoku Taishi. Also referred to as "Yasuda-gumi", this braid is the maximum width possible to be made on a traditional braiding stand.

Length 20 cm
Width 20 cm
Height 9 cm

The ribs of this umbrella are adorned with hollow braids. The braid's airy texture, the lustre of the silk, and the colour palette are all unique to the aesthetics of pre-modern Tokyo. The handle is made with an auspicious turtle shell pattern from ancient Japan.

Length 90 cm
Width 5 cm
Height 5 cm

Traditionally used to pray for happiness, these wooden clappers are made of two oak blocks connected by a red and white silk braid. The twisting design of the braid pays homage to the simple twisted cotton string that is conventionally used to join the clappers.

Length 13.5 cm
Width 5.5 cm
Height 2.5 cm

Ryuta Fukuda developed this original lace-like design by combining two braiding techniques, the Kagome-gumi used for summer kimono belts and the high-class Koraigumi. This innovative pairing has been duly named Kagome Korai-gumi.

Length 50 cm
Width 2 cm

This braided chair was created in collaboration with Tasca 4D using the Mitake braiding technique. The dense braid of this technique and silk threads stretched horizontally offer excellent elasticity and comfort.