KINJI TERAMOTO and JAPANESE HAND WORKS

The current exhibition will close this weekend.

Many items have already found new homes, but we would like to reintroduce them here.

 

Kinji Teramoto and Japanese Handcrafts 

In Japan, there are things that can only be born in a specific region.

 

Materials cultivated by the local climate.
Techniques honed over a long time.
And wisdom passed down through daily life.

 

Clothes, furniture, ceramics, and baskets were all originally tools used in people's daily lives.

However, items created for daily use possess a beauty that cannot be fully appreciated by simply decorating and observing them.

By holding, wearing, sitting on, arranging flowers in, and carrying things in them,
over time, these tools gradually become an integral part of the user's life.

At ANATOMICA TOKYO, we will introduce Japanese handcrafts that Kinji Teramoto has resonated with.

Kinji Teramoto

Kinji Teramoto, who leads ANATOMICA JAPAN, has continuously explored what is authentic by collecting vintage clothing, folk crafts, and handicrafts from around the world for many years.

What he has focused on is not merely old or rare items.

The inevitability of being born only in that particular region.
The meticulously designed forms for their intended use.
Things that, even after time passes, do not lose their power in daily life.

 

These possess value that cannot be measured by trends or efficiency alone.

This exhibition is not a so-called craft exhibition.
It is an attempt to re-examine the beauty in daily life through items born from different regions and materials, such as clothing, furniture, baskets, pottery, and plants.

Ishinomaki Lab

Ishinomaki Lab was established in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, following the Great East Japan Earthquake in 2011.

Initially, it began as a public workshop for local residents to create and repair their own furniture and household tools.
Supporting community revitalization through simple and practical furniture making was the origin of Ishinomaki Lab.

 

Their furniture does not feature excessive ornamentation.
However, it possesses strength for daily use and a straightforward beauty.

Sitting. Placing. Carrying. Gathering.
Furniture is not merely an object; it is a tool that accommodates human actions.

The philosophy of connecting people through craftsmanship breathes within Ishinomaki Lab's furniture.

Miyamoto Kogei

Since its establishment in 1947, Miyamoto Kogei has been producing akebi vine crafts and wild grape vine crafts, passed down in the Tsugaru region of Aomori Prefecture.

Akebi vines and wild grape skins, harvested from the Tsugaru mountains, have long been used as materials for household tools that support people's lives.

Each basket from Miyamoto Kogei is meticulously woven by skilled artisans.
They are sturdy yet beautiful, gaining luster with use and aging gracefully with their owner.

 

The new condition is not its final form.
The process of holding it, using it daily, and nurturing it over time
is a major charm of the wild grape basket.

 

In addition to these, we have also specially created walnut bags for ANATOMICA this time.

 

These baskets, crafted to make full use of nature's bounty and designed for long-term use,
are not merely handicrafts; they are tools that convey the local climate and the memories of people's lives.

Michikazu Sakai

Michikazu Sakai was born in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture. After studying under Bizen ware artist Satoru Masamune, he built an anagama kiln in his hometown.
He is now based in Kagawa Prefecture, where he continues to create pottery.

 

His works, created in a wood-fired kiln, directly reflect the power of earth and fire.
There are rich Oribe and Kohiki pieces, and unique glazes made with mimosa ash.
The expressions are born not only from human hands but also from the condition of the fire, ash, and clay.

 

A flower vase only begins to breathe in space once flowers are arranged in it.
It is not something that is complete on its own; it interacts with flowers, plants, light, and the environment, adding quiet depth to everyday life.

Tomoko Sakai

Tomoko Sakai was born in Kagawa Prefecture and studied under Nariaki Morioka in Wakayama Prefecture.
She built an anagama kiln in Kagawa Prefecture and after creating pottery in Suzaka City, Nagano Prefecture, she is now based in Kagawa Prefecture again.

Her flower vases, primarily made with yakishime and white porcelain, possess strength, elegance, and a gentle warmth.

 

Arranging flowers.
Placing plants.
Creating a small margin in a room.

 

On tables or shelves, her pottery receives the atmosphere of daily life.
Tomoko Sakai's works bring a dignified expression to a space while naturally blending into everyday life.

ANATOMICA GARMENTS

At this event, you can also see clothing, primarily made-in-Japan denim, which symbolizes ANATOMICA.

In particular, ANATOMICA's denim holds a special significance as it was the catalyst that connected director Pierre Fournier and Kinji Teramoto.

15The "618 ORIGINAL," completed over a period of more than 15 months, was ANATOMICA's first denim and marked the starting point of their collaborative craftsmanship.

 

Fitting based on the human anatomy.
Deep respect for vintage.
And reliable Japanese craftsmanship.

 

ANATOMICA's denim is also not just for viewing.
By wearing, walking, washing, and spending time with it, it becomes a unique piece for each person.

Like furniture, baskets, and pottery, it is a tool that is completed through use.

Why ANATOMICA

ANATOMICA is a clothing store.

Nevertheless, there is a reason why we are introducing furniture, baskets, and pottery this time.

Words like "folk crafts," "crafts," and "beauty of utility" are born and sometimes used as marketing labels.

This time, I used the term "handcrafts" to avoid being bound by those terms.

I do not clearly separate clothing and crafts, or tools and art.
I believe there is a shared beauty in things that are deeply rooted in people's lives and create rich experiences through use.
All of them are born for human life.

 

Clothes that fit the body.
Chairs for sitting.
Vases for arranging flowers.
Baskets for carrying things.

 

Though their forms differ, at their core lies a shared philosophy: "to create a better life."

 

ANATOMICA has always valued things that are not influenced by trends,
that can be used for a long time and become accustomed to one's life with use,
and that have a clear reason and the maker's vision behind them.

We believe that the Japanese handcrafts introduced this time also align with this philosophy.

 

Beauty is not found solely in a finished work.

Using it.
Touching it.
Spending time with it in daily life.

The value of things deepens little by little, interacting not only through the maker but also through the user's experience.

Through long-term use, the maker's intention is passed on to the user, and the object embodies a continuity of experience.

 

"Kinji Teramoto and Japanese Handcrafts."

We hope this opportunity serves as a chance not just to see Japanese handcrafts, but to imagine using them in your daily life.

Event Information

Kinji Teramoto and Japanese Handcrafts
Supported by ANATOMICA & Rurbanism

June 20 (Sat) - 28 (Sun)

ANATOMICA TOKYO FLAGSHIP STORE
S Building 1F, 2-27-19 Higashi-Nihonbashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

 

Although only a few days remain for the exhibition,

We sincerely look forward to your visit.