October 14th - 22nd, 2023
WAKAYAMA KNIT PROJECT (WKP) is a brand produced by a union of 10 knitting mills to promote the circular knitting industry region of Wakayama. WKP members uphold a commitment to excellence by maintaining and respecting traditional knitting techniques with the latest in technology for endless innovation through the utilization of the precious raw materials.
[Reception Party]
Date: October 13th, Friday
Time: 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
[WKP Members (WKP10)]
HANWA CO., LTD.
KAZEKAMI KNITTING CO., LTD.
KINAN KNITTING CORP.
KOMECHU CO., LTD.
MARUWA KNIT CO., LTD.
MIWA KNITTING CO., LTD.
OKAZAKI KNIT CO., LTD.
YAMAYOJERSEY CO., LTD.
FUJIBO TEXTILE CO., LTD.
YUTAKA DYEING CO., LTD.
Fabric Curator
Takao Ozaki
Designer
Kengo Baba
LOTUS
The lotus is a flower submerging itself in the deep muddy waters in the evening only to re-bloom anew clean and fresh each morning. Its composure is one that symbolizes nobility and dignity. Inspired by this flower, LOTUS is an original blend oflong staple cottons with the precious Indian Suvin cotton to arrive at an exquisite formulation that creates this golden raw material. The natural oils that derive from Suvin cotton add a rich silky lustre to this cotton fiber. LOTUS cotton has an extremely creamy handle with a pure sheen which lends itself to its soft touch and quiet elegance, much like the lotus flower.
