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

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