Love the feeling of open space and solitude in these very peaceful minimalist illustrations by Japanese artist Taku Bannai. Born in Tokyo the artist graduated from Tama Art University and MJ Illustration School. His illustrations are collaged together using colored paper cut into simple figures and scenes. The texture and layering of the different papers gives his work a deep fragile quality.You can follow the artist on his website, Behance and Instagram.
Images: Courtesy of Taku Bannai.
We found these items on Japanese marketplace, Iichi. They are a marketplace for handicrafts and small-scale manufacturing. This particular shop, Joki, sells hand-woven cloth that has been firmly woven using the traditional weaving method called overshot. The creator Miyoko Kirigaya sells her wares under the brand name, Joki, a Finnish word for river. The artisan graduated from Joshibi University of Art and Design and was a textile designer for seven years before raising her children.
More of her work can be found on her website and on Instagram. Her products are sold here in Iichi.
Images: Courtesy of Joki.
Admiring the package design created for ‘Maekake’ apron brand, Anything. Maekake is a traditional style of Japanese apron worn by craftsmen and shop staff since the 15th century. It is why the design studio, Nosigner, created their design together with the craftsmen of the last “ichi-gÅ maekake” manufacturing factory. The original design for the packaging had difficulty being recognized as an apron. Nosigner printed on rice bags, with legs illustrated to fit under the miniature design version of the apron. In this way the different designs can be easily seen and at the same time see how it is worn.
More of Nosigner designs can veiwed on their website. You can follow apron brand, Anything, here on their website.
Images: Courtesy of Nosigner and Anything.
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