WABISUKE and Manyoshu - A thousand years of poetry carried by the plover
WABISUKE and the Manyoshu: A thousand-year-old poem about the walking of a plover
The aesthetic sense embodied in the name "Wabisuke" is passion within stillness.
And the Manyoshu, poems written by people 1,300 years ago, is the very source of that passion.
These words, which naturally resonate with the heart, still reach young sensibilities deeply.
When you hear the chirps of the evening plovers on the Awaumi Sea
My heart yearns for the past (Kakinomoto no Hitomaro)
The "chidori" that appears in this song is a small bird that sings between the waves.
That voice evokes visual memories and feelings for people.
This overlaps with WABISUKE's goal of "letting the materials speak for themselves."
Houndstooth Pattern - A Shape Wrapped in Poetry
This pattern is not just a decoration, but is a
It is a symbol that visualizes poetry.
• Plovers are a creature close to the hearts of ancient people, as they are featured in over 20 poems in the Manyoshu.
• The "wave chidori" motif, drawn along with the waves, is an auspicious motif that symbolizes safe travels, matchmaking, and marital harmony.
• Its appearance symbolizes the passing of time, thoughts of people far away, and a sense of oneness with nature.
WABISUKE chose this pattern because its beauty has meaning.
I hope that the younger generation will also see it not just as "cute" but as "beauty that they can feel."
The moment when poetry and product resonate with each other
WABISUKE products are designed to combine materials, colors, and words into a poem.
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"The voice of the plover singing among the waves is imbued in the fabric.
In the silence, memories stir.
This is the moment when the poems of the Manyoshu come to life in the modern world.
This is also proof that WABISUKE, as a "modern Manyoshu," is in tune with the emotions of young people.
"Beauty of Thought" that transcends time
The Manyoshu was a "collection of remembered poems" written by both commoners and aristocrats.
WABISUKE also wants to be a "remembered beauty" that touches someone's heart.
The houndstooth patterned purse is the embodiment of this idea.
It is to have a thousand years of poetry in one hand,
It is also a tool to quietly express your feelings.