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

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!