Edogawa Collection at the Tokyo International Gift Show

From Wednesday, February 12 to Friday, February 14, Edogawa Collection exhibited at the Tokyo International Gift Show, held at Tokyo Big Sight.

Thirteen Edogawa Collection partners took part in the event. On display were 46 items in total, including products developed through the Edogawa Traditional Craft Industry, Academia, and Public Project in collaboration with Joshibi University of Art and Design, and original collaborative items with MUJI, such as copper dog bowls, Jizai shimenawa (sacred straw rope) kits, and Ginza no Yanagi to Gasuto (Willows and Gas Lamps of Ginza) furin (wind chimes).

The event welcomed 224,401 visitors, including approximately 3,000 international guests. Many buyers stopped by the Edogawa Collection booth, captivated by the beautifully crafted items produced with care by the participating partners.

The Edogawa Collection booth, lined with some of the city’s finest items.

Colorful Edo sensu (folding fans), including pieces developed through the Industry, Academia, and Public Project.

A new release: collaborative goods from Edogawa Collection partners and MUJI. Pictured is the dog bowl crafted by Takahashi Shibori Kogyo.

A display of Edogawa Collection items. At front right is a wind chime by Shinohara Furin in collaboration with MUJI.

Center: Kirabi (Radiant Beauty), a peacock cushion cover dyed using suminagashi (floating ink) marbling, which won the Edogawa Prize. Right: the Jizai shimenawa kit by Nawachu in collaboration with MUJI.

Photos: Ito Tomomi