Inspiration of Kyoto - 2022

Within the framework of the cooperation agreement between Paris and Kyoto, the two cities are committed to promoting exchanges between craftsmen and designers established in their territory through meetings, workshops and joint production projects. They are also committed to carrying out joint projects that will promote their cultural wealth and their creative and innovative artistic industries.

Tradition, Inspiration and Innovation

Crossed views between Paris and Kyoto, Inspiration of Kyoto is a program of exchange and multidisciplinary dialogue initiated in 2019. For this 3rd edition, 12 Japanese companies and 5 French design studios are joining forces to create lighting, furniture, seats, wall panels, and alcoves. The objects designed in France are made in Japan with traditional techniques and Japanese materials such as washi paper, Hinoki or Paulownia wood.

Formerly the imperial capital, Kyoto is a city of history where know-how, techniques and codes have been passed down from generation to generation in order to understand a constantly evolving art of living. Whether it be architecture, materials or objects, the companies of Inspiration of Kyoto have given carte blanche to French designers, former and current residents of the Ateliers de Paris, to reinvent themselves and propose objects that are both functional and inspiring.

Participating companies were paid €2,000.

Exhibition

To coincide with Paris Design Week 2022, an exhibition was held from September 8 to 30 at the Galerie des Ateliers in Paris.

This programme is in partnership with Kyoto City Hall, Hiyoshiya Craft Lab, Kyoto Chuo Shinkin Bank and Procédés Chénel.

The companies

Kyoto

Erimo Kogyo - Wallpaper

Hisayama Senkou - Textile dyeing

Hiyoshiya - Creation of furniture from Wagasa (Japanese umbrella)

Kanayama Seiki Seisaku - Creations from metal objects

Kansai makitori haku - Creations from paper

Katayama Bunzaburo Shoten - Shibori (Japanese dyeing technique)

Kouseido - Hyogu (Japanese finishing technique)

Kyoto Kiribako Kougei - Creations from wood

Maruni - Karakami (Japanese painting technique)

Shiomi Dansen - creation of sets from Ushiwa (Japanese fan)

Terashima Yasutaro Shoten - Creations from gold leaf

Yamasho - Sukiya and Chashistu architectural construction

Paris

Déjà-Vu - Product Designers

Elsa Pochat - Industrial Designer

Cécile Gray - Textile designer

Formel Studio - Craftsmen/Designer

Studio Saint-Antoine - Artisan/designer of furniture and lighting