Valextra presents "The Journey of Craftsmanship," a year-long project in collaboration and artistic dialogue with artisans from around the world. Highlighting exceptional craftsmanship and Valextra's enduring commitment, The Journey of Craftsmanship invites leading artists, artisans and design studios to interpret Valextra's luxury leather icons through their own unique artisanal practices and visions.
Iside Handbag in Collaboration with Artist / Courtesy of Valextra
This project combines Milan's distinctive design codes with the cultural aesthetic signature of its collaborators, sharing a commitment to the highest standards of detail and precise craftsmanship, resulting in a unique identity and exceptional know-how.
Valextra has actively sought out artisans around the world who share its passion, seeking to explore artisanal and aesthetic horizons beyond the realm of luxury leather craftsmanship. Partnerships with experts in their fields have fostered an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and passion, resulting in a capsule collection that celebrates the intersection of coexisting materials and craftspeople.
A Journey of Craftsmanship
＜Japan＞
Iside KYOAI was born in collaboration with Riku Matsuzaki, a Kyoto indigo dyer who is working to revive Kyoto indigo, a dyeing method that disappeared about 100 years ago. The repeated polka dots are formed through repeated dyeing using beeswax, creating a cloud-like design that symbolizes the harmony of nature and the infinite possibilities of Japanese craftsmanship and design.
Iside KYOAI/Courtesy of ValextraIside KYOAI
＜China＞
Iside Bamboo was created in collaboration with Chinese artist Qian Lihuai, bringing the creative tradition of bamboo weaving to life in a unique way for Valextra. Crafted using the highly skilled bamboo marquetry technique, the dynamic patterns are inspired by the windows of the Duomo in Milan, Valextra's hometown, and the architecture and historic waterways of Lihuai's hometown of Wuzhen.
＜France＞
Iside La Filature was conceived by French textile artist Sandrine Torredemer, known as La Filature. She embroiders tiny silhouettes of iconic figures from Milan and Paris onto the iconic closures of Iside handbags. She also demonstrates her exceptional craftsmanship by custom-making Valextra clients' unique emblems and figures.
＜Italy＞
Sportami Via, in collaboration with its design studio and the textile arts institute Un Pizzo, has shone a spotlight on the ancient art of Pizzo di Cantù. Founders Agnese Selva and Bettina Colombo used a cylindrical tool to weave a three-thread tubular rope from Cantù's traditional tombolo technique, which they then applied to Valextra's multidimensional Millepunte leather.
Courtesy of Valextra
Contact:
Valextra Japan
03-5615-2379
Iside Handbag in Collaboration with Artist / Courtesy of ValextraThis project combines Milan's distinctive design codes with the cultural aesthetic signature of its collaborators, sharing a commitment to the highest standards of detail and precise craftsmanship, resulting in a unique identity and exceptional know-how.
Valextra has actively sought out artisans around the world who share its passion, seeking to explore artisanal and aesthetic horizons beyond the realm of luxury leather craftsmanship. Partnerships with experts in their fields have fostered an exchange of knowledge, ideas, and passion, resulting in a capsule collection that celebrates the intersection of coexisting materials and craftspeople.
A Journey of Craftsmanship
＜Japan＞
Iside KYOAI was born in collaboration with Riku Matsuzaki, a Kyoto indigo dyer who is working to revive Kyoto indigo, a dyeing method that disappeared about 100 years ago. The repeated polka dots are formed through repeated dyeing using beeswax, creating a cloud-like design that symbolizes the harmony of nature and the infinite possibilities of Japanese craftsmanship and design.
Iside KYOAI/Courtesy of ValextraIside KYOAI＜China＞
Iside Bamboo was created in collaboration with Chinese artist Qian Lihuai, bringing the creative tradition of bamboo weaving to life in a unique way for Valextra. Crafted using the highly skilled bamboo marquetry technique, the dynamic patterns are inspired by the windows of the Duomo in Milan, Valextra's hometown, and the architecture and historic waterways of Lihuai's hometown of Wuzhen.
＜France＞
Iside La Filature was conceived by French textile artist Sandrine Torredemer, known as La Filature. She embroiders tiny silhouettes of iconic figures from Milan and Paris onto the iconic closures of Iside handbags. She also demonstrates her exceptional craftsmanship by custom-making Valextra clients' unique emblems and figures.
＜Italy＞
Sportami Via, in collaboration with its design studio and the textile arts institute Un Pizzo, has shone a spotlight on the ancient art of Pizzo di Cantù. Founders Agnese Selva and Bettina Colombo used a cylindrical tool to weave a three-thread tubular rope from Cantù's traditional tombolo technique, which they then applied to Valextra's multidimensional Millepunte leather.
Courtesy of ValextraContact:
Valextra Japan
03-5615-2379
