The secret of our product tags

Masao Kawahira, a paper craftsman, is a leading figure in the production of Sekishu-banshi, which involves everything from growing the raw materials to manufacturing.

He has pursued his own unique skills and has outstanding skills in fusing his skilled techniques with modern techniques, from the paper-making process to coloring the paper for processing into thread and paper fabric. On November 8, 2015, Mr. Kabira was recognized as a "Contemporary Master Craftsman" by the Minister of Health, Labor and Welfare.

Mr. Kabira is also committed to contributing to the local community, such as holding craftsman training courses, teaching papermaking to local elementary school students for the creation of graduation certificates, and working hard to get the craftsmanship registered as an intangible cultural heritage by UNESCO in 2009, thereby contributing to the preservation of traditional skills and the promotion of the local community. The product tags for K-iwami products such as shoulder pochettes and tote bags are made by Mr. Kabira, a leading traditional craftsman in Japan.

Each piece of washi paper is carefully crafted by him using his expert techniques, and is given new life as a K-iwami tag.

K-iwami not only pursues functionality and design, but also values ​​traditional Japanese craftsmanship in its manufacturing. Please feel free to pick up a tag and feel the weight of the craftsmanship and history that is embodied in it.