JIL SANDER - THE KYOTO PROJECT

JIL SANDER launches a limited edition collection created in collaboration with four Kyoto artisans and their workshops: Nanjo Kobo, Shirushizome Kobo Sugishita, Miyawaki Baisenan and Somenotsukasa Yoshioka. An intimate dialogue between JIL SANDER and the unparalleled techniques of traditional crafts passed down through generations. A reverence for nature, refined sincerity, and an inquisitive approach to making are connected with the materials used for this one-of-a-kind collection. Nanjo Kobo x JIL SANDER; Orin bell Charm With over 200 years of history, Nanjo Kobo is a venerable workshop that has crafted Buddhist orin bells and the gongs for the Gion Matsuri. In this collaboration, five types of orin charms were created, inspired by the workshop's "LinNe Chibi" series technology and JIL SANDER's "Tangle" bag, unified with kumihimo braids in the latest collection colors. These pieces are entirely handmade using "Sahari," an alloy hardened by the workshop's unique blend, and traditional casting techniques employing firewood. Their clear resonance and beautiful lingering sound are the crystallisation of Nanjo Kobo's history and technology, honed over years in pursuit of the ultimate tone. For the kumihimo, genuine silk Karauchi is used, with vibrant colors that beautifully harmonise with the JIL SANDER collection. The kumihimo knots—Aioi Musubi, Niju-Kanae Musubi, and Odamaki—each carry wishes for good fortune and the fulfillment of desires. Shirushizome Kobo Sugishita: Tenu