We are excited to announce the selected collaborations for the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2026, a cross-cultural initiative connecting Japanese manufacturers with international designers to create new value through craft, dialogue, and design. Following a careful and thoughtful selection process, the jury has chosen the following two collaborations for their outstanding potential and their strong alignment

The application deadline for the MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2026 was originally set for Friday, 22 May 2026. Due to the high level of interest and the many inquiries we have received, we are pleased to announce that the deadline has been extended by one week. The new deadline is now Friday, 29 May 2026. We

In this article, we turn to another key outcome from the 2025 programme. This second feature highlights the Special Jury Prize Collaboration between Ousuke Kambayashi of Shobien Kyoto (京都染元しょうび苑) and designer Lena Winterink (レナ・ウィンターリンク). Special Jury Prize: Shobien Kyoto × Lena Winterink (京都染元しょうび苑 × レナ・ウィンターリンク) The second collaboration focused on the traditional Japanese resist dyeing

As the open call for MMP 2026 is ongoing, we would like to further unfold insights from the outcomes of the 2025 programme. This article focuses on the MMP 2025 Grand Prize Collaboration between Erika Kojima of Kojima Orimono Co., Ltd. (小嶋織物株式会社) and designer Samira Boon (サミラ・ブーン). The Grand Prize Pair: Erika Kojima (Kojima Orimono

The MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2025 resulted in two outstanding collaborations that explored new possibilities for interior design through traditional Japanese textile techniques. 1. The Grand Prize Pair: Erika Kojima (Kojima Orimono Co., Ltd.) & Samira BoonThe collaboration between Erika Kojima of Kojima Orimono Co., Ltd., a luxury wallpaper manufacturer specializing in traditional weaving techniques, and

As part of our Cultural Programme at MONO JAPAN Fair 2026, we are pleased to present a special MONO MAKERS PROGRAM (MMP) exhibition and lecture, inviting you to explore the creative fusion of Japanese craftsmanship and Dutch design. This special exhibition showcases unique, contemporary objects created through past MMP collaborations, highlighting how tradition and innovation