Gurunavi, Inc. has introduced the debut of its particular pavilion, “JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP,” on the MAISON & OBJET PARIS 2026. The occasion, happening from September 10 to September 14, 2026, in Paris, France, highlights conventional and trendy Japanese woodcrafts.
A key characteristic of the pavilion will likely be dwell demonstrations of the “Odate Magewappa,” an historic Japanese craft native to Odate City, Akita Prefecture. Yoshimasa Shibata, certainly one of solely 16 licensed conventional craftsmen on this artwork kind, will display strategies resembling “Mage-kakou” (bending course of) and “Kaba-toji” (bark stitching) on the exhibition.
Beyond the demonstrations, the pavilion will show over 40 Japanese wooden merchandise, together with furnishings, decor, and tableware. These gadgets mix conventional craftsmanship with trendy design components, providing insights into the potential for wooden merchandise to reinforce up to date European life.
Japan’s dedication to sustainable forest administration underpins the exhibition. Around 70% of Japan’s land is forested, with a considerable portion devoted to planted forests, contributing to world efforts in sustainable useful resource administration. Wood merchandise from such forests soak up and retailer carbon dioxide, taking part in a vital function in addressing local weather change and supporting company ESG targets.
The “JAPAN WOOD x CRAFTSMANSHIP” pavilion, supported by the Forestry Agency of Japan, showcases not solely the wonder and utility of Japanese woodcrafts but additionally their contribution to eco-friendly practices and sustainable dwelling. The exhibit is positioned in Hall 6 at Stand N120 – P119 on the Paris Nord Villepinte venue.