Ainu Blanket Fragile this project aims to contribute

this project aims to contribute to Japan’s sustainable foresting practice by rebalancing ecosystems and bringing more work to Japanese carpenters skilled in joinery techniques

Incense is one of the three classical arts of refinement

The patchwork pillow is made of a variety of stitches and fabric and is available in two color tones - cream and beige

and creating works that reflect the natural world

Bring one of Japan’s most traditional materials into your working and creative life

Ainu Blanket Fragile this project aims to contributeThis is POJ Studio's first collaboration with the indigenous Ainu community of Hokkaido, Japan. We worked with Kayano Kimihiro, the founder of Nibutani Works, a company dedicated to creating sustainable jobs for young Ainu artisans and preserving Ainu crafts for the next generation. Together with Mr. Kayano and designer Hase Yuka, we created this blanket and our Ainu Noren. The design of these products incorporates traditional Ainu patterning. The