Handcrafted items are amazing! Hermes atelier opens in Omotesando

2017.03.30

From the "Atelier Has Arrived" exhibition of Hermès handicrafts held at Omotesando Hills. Several specialized artisans demonstrated their advanced skills. Directly in front of the entrance to the venue was a saddle maker. Needless to say, this was an arrangement unique to Hermès, which originated as a saddlery workshop.

 


Naomasa Furukawa: Interview and writing
Text by Naomasa Furukawa
Photographs by © Nacasa & Partners Inc. / Courtesy of Hermès Japon

 From March 9th to 19th, an event entitled "The Atelier Has Arrived," an exhibition of Hermès' handiwork, was held at Space O in Omotesando Hills, Tokyo. It goes without saying that Hermès' diverse products (objects) boast the highest quality. This quality is supported by the skills, talent, and sensibilities of its artisans, as well as the skilled techniques that express them. In order to directly convey this fact, Hermès invited artisans from its ateliers to the venue by specialty, and the purpose of the event was for them to demonstrate their excellent craftsmanship in front of many visitors.