“和組 wagumi”, a new design product team will launch an exhibition entitled “Creative Connections” from 15th September 2011 at the gallery@oxo in the Southbank area of London. This exhibition is to celebrate and showcase the first creative collaboration between British design and Japanese craftsmanship. Through unique connections by Tanei Co Ltd in Japan and LIBERTY in London, 和組 wagumi will  launch a compact and multi-functional tote bag using Tanei’s sashiko fabric for the outer layer and LIBERTY fabric for the lining.

   Also at the exhibition, there will be the display of beautifully hand-made works with contemporary twists by highly trained and skilled craftsmen who have a vast knowledge of materials and design archive from their predecessors.

 

   “Creative Connections” is listed as a part of London Design Festival.