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USM | Marunouchi Showroom's Seasonal Transformations, Collaborating with Japanese Traditional Culture

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USM | Marunouchi Showroom's Seasonal Transformations, Collaborating with Japanese Traditional Culture

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USM Beige × Pure White

USM Beige × Pure White

USM Beige × Pure White

USM Beige × Pure White

USM Beige × Pure White

USM Beige

Golden Yellow

Golden Yellow

USM Beige

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USM Green

Pure White

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Pure White

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Graphite Black

USM Beige

Pure White

Exterior of USM Headquarters in Switzerland

Exterior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Exterior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

Interior of USM Modular Furniture Showroom

<strong>Maruwakaya</strong><br />Maruwakaya Inc. curates contemporary Japanese culture. By distilling universal beauty and the essence of the present moment into tangible objects and experiences, they create value for the modern era. Their collaborations span from traditional crafts, such as with the Kitajima Dyeing Studio, to cutting-edge industrial endeavors, engaging in top-tier Japanese craftsmanship. Notable projects include the "Kutani Ware Kintsugi Skull Candy Jar" (in the collection of the 21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art, Kanazawa), "Uedachōemon Kiln × Jaime Hayon" (exhibited at Salone del Mobile), and the "PUMA AROUND THE BENTO BOX" initiative. In May 2014, they opened a new store, "NAKANIWA," in Paris, France.<br />www.maru-waka.com<br />

Maruwakaya Representative, Hirotoshi Maruwaka

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<strong>Someya Yoshioka</strong><br />A dyeing house in Kyoto with roots tracing back to the late Edo period, now in its fifth generation. They extract beautiful colors from natural sources like gromwell, safflower, madder, indigo, and Japanese pampas grass, and meticulously dye natural materials such as silk, linen, and cotton using traditional methods. Employing these time-honored techniques, they also contribute to the rituals of ancient shrines and temples, such as dyeing the artificial camellia flowers used in the Tōdai-ji Shuni-e ceremony. Supported by water drawn from 100 meters underground and hands that carefully engage with nature, they live each day with a quiet rhythm, cherishing the past.<br />www.sachio-yoshioka.com

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USM: Marunouchi Showroom Gallery Collaborates with Japanese Traditional Culture, Changing with the Seasons

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