Japan Creative at Maison & Objet: artisans and designers pair up

Metal Works and Cabinet by Fujisato Woodcraft in collaboration with Ron Gilad

One of the highlights of Maison & Objet this season was a small exhibition of pieces made by Japanese artisans and international designers.

Organised by Japan Creative to celebrate both the heritage and the future of Japanese craft, the show included colourful sweets by Pauline Deltour, cast iron cookware by Jasper Morrison and new furniture by Peter Marigold and Ron Gilad.

Confectionery by Shibafune Koide in collaboration with Pauline Deltour

Confectionery by Shibafune Koide in collaboration with Pauline Deltour

French designer Pauline Deltour worked with Kanazawa-based confectioners Shibafune Koide to create four ranges of sweets, ranging from angular mountainous landscapes to brightly-coloured undulating jelly shapes and soft, double-layered spheres just dipped in colour.

ORIVA Container Family by Koubei-gama in collaboration with Inga Sempé

ORIVA Container Family by Koubei-gama in collaboration with Inga Sempé

Japanese ceramics brand Koubei-gama teamed up with Inga Sempé to create a collection of graphical pottery inspired by traditional Oribe ware. Loose grids across the surfaces of the pieces combine blue, green and brown to almost optical effect.

Palma Pot, Pan and Container by Oigen in collaboration with Jasper Morrison

Jasper Morrison worked with Oigen Foundry, specialists in Nambu ironware, to create a range of modern and minimal cookware.

Dodai Seating Item by Hinoki Kogai in collaboration with Peter Marigold

London-based designer Peter Marigold joined forces with leading Japanese woodwork factory Hinoki Kogei to create a sculptural piece of bench seating/storage topped by a flexible mat.

Metal Works and Cabinet by Fujisato Woodcraft in collaboration with Ron Gilad

Finally, Ron Gilad paired with Fujisato Woodcraft, a company based in an area of Japan known for lacquer and ironware. This heritage inspired Gilad to create furniture with a relatively simple wooden base and ornamental iron handles and fastenings.

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