The Jury’s Special Prize collaboration of MONO MAKERS PROGRAM 2026 between Wieki Somers and Yamagishi Washi Inc. is now entering a new stage of exploration and development. In July 2026, Wieki travelled to Japan and visited the Echizen Washi region in Fukui Prefecture, accompanied by the team at Yamagishi Washi. The visit offered an opportunity

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 program aims to explore the intersection between Dutch and Japanese craft culture and to create a collaborative products that reflects the talent and creativity of each creators involved in the project. Application deadline is 29 May 2026!

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