KIYOKAWA

Built on modern hues and soft forms, each piece carries its own character while keeping to a simple, refined style. The design work is guided by visions of the many occasions in which a woman will carry the bag, with the hope of widening the choices that bring out her individuality. By shaping each piece one at a time with those imagined women in mind, the brand creates richly expressive items that complement everyday dress.

In Azumabashi, Sumida-ku, where the workshop is located, the brand runs its own store with an attached workspace. Visitors can pick up the pieces and feel their texture for themselves, and on business days the designer sometimes serves customers in person, offering an unexpected chance to hear directly about the thinking behind the craft. Items purchased there are maintained free of charge, so customers can keep using them with confidence for years to come. The feedback received at the store every day is carefully put to use in the next round of making.