Kimono Shoes - Zero Waste Life

Since ancient times, the Japanese have believed that vitality exists in all works of art. Zero-waste life, for valuing and loving what you use. It has shown us a good way to live, a way suited for thriving in a new era. If you truly resonate with this initiative or with the product itself, It might be just a little, but kimono and things like this, I strongly believe that waste will eventually disappear. Nagata Ward in Kobe City is known as a central hub for footwear products. Thanks to the ingenuity of craftsmen who increasingly produce shoes in large quantities day by day, Each pair of shoes produced here is worthy of close examination. They are called "kimono shoes" because they originate from the center of kimono production. The founder of the shoe product is Ojiri Daisuke. About one hour by train from Kobe, Tanoura is located in the old city of Kyoto. It is the heart of kimono culture. I have come to the kimono shop today, but I haven't come to look at the kimonos currently on sale. All the kimonos have sold out. Tajiri's shoes were produced from such a kimono, but I couldn't find them at home. A kimono is Japan's traditional garment, but even if lifestyles change, I am gradually having fewer opportunities to wear a kimono. If kimono are not sold out, it becomes difficult to preserve them. Most of them can be easily discarded. Among kimonos, Tajiri is looking for the most suitable design for kimonos. Is this also a short-style kimono? This is a kimono. The length is probably 12 meters as well. Personally, since I like green, my eyes immediately go to the green. In today's modern society, where opportunities to wear kimonos are rare, we now have such an abundance of goods. I also felt it would be a great waste for this to remain dormant for so long. I think they could be even more wonderfully utilized if used as shoes. That's where I was able to start sourcing kimono garments. Tajiri was born and raised in Kyoto. I have been familiar with kimonos since childhood. After graduating from university, I worked in the child care industry. However, to solve the problem of soiling kimonos, I decided to start my own business. How should I go about using a kimono I would like to have? Having procured a kimono for the shoes ultimately proved helpful. If I'm going to start a business, I'd like to compete with something that doesn't yet exist in the world. There were many things, like bags and shirts, and so on, Among them, there is just one thing that lacks shoes, you know. That was one of the triggers that made me think, "Let's compete starting from shoes and create a product." However, I had no experience making shoes. Before starting to make shoes, Tanajiri contacted shoe shops throughout the country. After being toppled by 50 companies, Mr. Ichiki Tanabata has connected with Cobey's shoe store. When we first talked, President Tajiri said he wanted to make these kind of shoes in a kimono. The point where you're overwhelmed by that intensity is where it all begins, you know. I really should find a way to put to practical use those things I've been storing in the closet, When it comes to things I'd like to feature as souvenirs, The reason why the agreement between me and President Tanajiri is so significant becomes clear. However, Tatanaka had no experience making shoes from kimono fabric either. The shoe paper was not strong, so it was facing a big challenge. Since it's raw silk fabric, it inevitably ends up being thin, so the fabric becomes thin. After all, what exactly must one hold onto? The key point is identifying where reinforcement is needed. Since it was a material I had never handled before, Isn't there a certain aspect of art that really involves spending a great deal of time on it? After six months of tremendous effort, The shoe paper can now be worn as shoe paper and securely maintained until the very end. Not so much eager to show it to the world quickly, but rather... This excitement about truly wanting to take this chance, or I still remember that sense of excitement. Tanabata had just returned from shoe production, but The method of shoe paper he developed is still in use in Kobe today. Today, the fabric of this obi will be used to make sandals. The first step is making a cut. Be careful to cut along the shape of the pattern. Next, the kimono's shoe paper is sewn with high-quality shoe fabric. This method developed by Tanabata is, Don't they stretch out when it's regular chemicals or things like that? It stretches out easily, horizontally. Don't clothes like kimonos or sashes not stretch at all? But that's somewhat difficult to do, you know. That's the task entrusted to me—shaping it into form, repeatedly. The kimono shoe paper is regenerated into elegant sandals for the scrap heap. Starting sandals are available for sale from shoes to pumps. The knowledge gained from making shoes is now leading to the development of new items. This shoe paper is a combination of two pieces of shoe paper. This bag is made from kimono leather. They are sewn together like shoe paper. The shoe paper is neat, and the other shoe paper is firm. Here, I meet a fan of Tajiri's kimono and shoe paper. My name is Okazaki Mimi. This pump is particularly distinctive. I also love the leather bag for kimono. I would also like to continue developing Starting sandals. I am transporting shoe boxes into the Tajiri warehouse. Because it's hot in summer, I wanted something a bit more lightweight and easy to wear. I've subtly incorporated that kimono around the waist, paying attention to the kimono's presence. Yamashita's proposed design is a one-piece dress. with accents made from kimono fabric scraps So that it can be worn even for work or other occasions But wear a casual kimono like this Putting together a skirt with T-shirts, sneakers, and so on. Something like wearing sandals with pants, slightly more stylish yet still casual. With the image of allowing you to enjoy a wide variety of ways to wear it You're making quite a fuss, aren't you? It's sleeveless, but the volume there is just too overwhelming, really. It's not that much of a hassle having sleeveless clothes either. The volume at the bust here, you know Yamashita hopes to utilize her fashion experience to do something about discarded kimonos They hope to have a new line ready for the market by spring. Through brands and products those who develop renewed interest in kimonos and obi sashes Because I think it would be nice if it increased.