[Art] Exhibition "we are weavers" by Japanese and European Weavers, Directed by Public Crafts, to be Held at Arflex Restore in Futako Tamagawa from May 13 (Wednesday)

Arflex Japan (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Taku Hoshina) will hold "we are weavers" Directed by Public Crafts at Arflex Restore from May 13 (Wednesday) to June 2 (Tuesday), 2026.

"LIFE with ART project" proposes a comfortable relationship between art and interiors. At Arflex Restore in Futako Tamagawa, under the direction of the design project team Public Crafts, the exhibition "we are weavers" will be held, featuring works by a community of Japanese and European weavers.

In collaboration with this exhibition, a special limited-edition cover for the MARENCO sofa, which celebrates its 55th anniversary this year, will be produced and displayed for sale.

A variety of fabric artworks created by facing everyday materials, tools, and the weavers' own bodies. This exhibition will feature over 20 art pieces, mainly wall-hanging and curtain-type works. Please enjoy these artworks that embody a quietness and lovely light, as if cherishing daily life.

Exhibition Overview

- "we are weavers" Directed by Public Crafts - Dates: May 13 (Wednesday) - June 2 (Tuesday), 2026 - Hours: 11:00-19:00 *Open every day during the exhibition period - Venue: Arflex Restore - Location: 2F, Futako Tamagawa Tsutaya Electrics, 1-14-1 Tamagawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo - Tel: 03-5717-9222 - Website: https://www.arflex.co.jp/topics/260514_public-crafts - Admission: Free

Curated by noie.cc

MARENCO COVER - special edition -

This is a one-of-a-kind sofa cover made using "sakiori," an upcycling technique where unused kimono fabrics are unraveled, torn into thin strips, and re-woven into yarn. Since users attending welfare facilities hand-weave them, no two fabrics are ever the same. Old kimonos passed down from person to person, across generations. Enjoy the fluctuating expressions woven by freehand work, a quiet process repeated daily, as if spinning fragments of those memories.

- Planning and Design: Public Crafts - Sakiori Production: Sora to Umi / Kocorojapan

*Please inquire about prices and materials. Shipping will be after the exhibition period.

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- Valentin Rudloff / 50cm × 38cm - Noriko Goto / 22cm × 44cm - Ocave / 11cm × 31cm - Donchi / 24.5cm × 33.5cm

<Message for the Exhibition - Public Crafts>

In Japan, weaving was once a familiar activity in daily life, such as during the off-season for farming. It was a time to use one's body and hands with the seasons. The richness found in such rhythms is being lost in modern society, where efficiency and speed are demanded.

By taking a step back from efficiency and uniformity, we focus on creating by hand, repeating, and the quiet sensations that arise from it. Through the activities of Public Crafts, weavers from various parts of Japan and Europe have gathered. We hope that through their studies, you will feel the sensations brought by the act of weaving and its connection to daily life.

Public Crafts

A design project team that confronts materials and techniques inherited across Japan and explores their role in modern life and public spaces. They propose materials to hotels and restaurants, and through collaboration with artisans and creators, connect the craftsmanship behind handmade goods to society. Beyond Japan, they also work with ateliers in Europe, operating as a platform that fosters the circulation of crafts and communities across regions and cultures.

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Art is one of the essential elements for an attractive interior, just like furniture. Since its founding, the furniture brand Arflex has proposed a variety of art that enriches daily life. Since 2017, it has started the "LIFE with ART project" with noie.cc, which also functions as a frame and framing shop. We want more people to experience the joy of decorating with art. With this shared desire, we hold exhibition and sales events for art of various genres and expressions.

Official Website: https://www.arflex.co.jp/abou