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iichi | "iichi Gallery & Market in Hankyu Umeda SOUQ" Direct from the Atelier
iichi | Handmade
Direct from the Atelier! A Real-World Shop from the Website Appears!
Presenting "iichi Gallery & Market in Hankyu Umeda SOUQ"
iichi (http://www.iichi.com/) is a web service that allows creators who make things by hand and users to connect and enjoy conversation and transactions through "handcraft." A limited-time real shop, featuring works by attractive creators participating in iichi, will be held at Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store from May 1st (Wed) to May 7th (Tue).
Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)
A Total of 34 Creators Gather from the Web Service "iichi"!
iichi is a web service where creators can create their own sales pages and product introductions, announce events and solo exhibitions, and even sell their work internationally in its English version. Users can enjoy shopping and conversation while feeling the creators' passion and background behind their work.
At the "iichi Gallery & Market in Hankyu Umeda SOUQ" real shop, a total of 34 creators of accessories, bags, clothing, tableware, and more from the web service "iichi" will be gathered.
From Yularice's earrings and necklaces, born from the delicate work of casting lace patterns into metal, to the leather tote bags and shoulder bags by ino, who honed their craft in Florence, the home of leather goods, and now creates in Toronto, Canada.
This is a chance to see and purchase firsthand, items crafted with unique techniques and dedication, such as Yoko Nishigaki's original skirts remade from vintage kimonos, which sell out as soon as they are listed on iichi; Link's vibrant and fun patterned furoshiki, designed by five international designers; and yohaku's dresses and cardigans made with high-quality yet difficult-to-handle yarns.

"iichi Gallery & Market in Hankyu Umeda SOUQ"
Period: Wednesday, May 1st, 2013 - Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Sun-Thu: 10:00 - 20:00
Fri-Sat: 10:00 - 21:00
Venue: Hankyu Department Store Umeda Main Store
10th Floor, Umeda SOUQ: Below the Central Street Elevator
Gallery & Market of Handcraft
iichi - Handmade in Japan -
http://www.iichi.com/