Design Festa is a must-see event for mahjong lovers. At this event to be held at Tokyo Big Sight on May 20-21, 2023, five mahjong goods creators will jointly set up a booth and sell attractive mahjong goods. Their works are full of unusual designs and novel ideas. Not only mahjong enthusiasts, but also those who are interested in design and art are sure to pay attention! So, this time, I will introduce the five creators one by one.
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South Asagaya Mahjong Club (South Building O-69)
It is a style that is good at processing acrylic and leather, and has a high design of goods. It is loved by many mahjong enthusiasts due to its sophisticated design and high quality. On the day of the event, we will bring a mahjong table into the booth, so if you want to play mahjong, please come and see it!
Representative work ①: Randoseru for mahjong tiles
Masterpiece 2: Jamponica study notebook
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Houtou (South Building O-68)
Hoto, the brand of this site, is characterized by fashion items that incorporate mahjong motifs casually. T-shirts and accessories that are casual and easy to use not only during mahjong but also for everyday use are popular.
Representative work ①: Parso earrings
Representative work ②: Eso polo shirt
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Fox Grape Association (South Building O-67)
Kitsune no Budoukai's work is characterized by the production of goods that skillfully combine mahjong with other motifs. Especially the mahjong nameplate has a good texture and is actually attached by the clerk of the mahjong house.
Representative work ①: Mahjong name plate
Representative work ②: Mahjong pattern neck strap
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Natsumi Natsukawa (South Building O-67)
Natsumi Natsukawa's works are impressive with pop and cute designs. Although he is a professional mahjong player who belongs to the Japan Professional Mahjong League, he is also active as a designer, and each piece is highly complete.
Representative work ①: Sticker with Dora on it
Representative work ②: Double-sided masking tape
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Yarenso (South Building O-66)
Yarenso's works are mainly accessories and small items using mahjong tiles. The delicate workmanship and the use of colors are beautiful, and just holding it in your hand will make you feel better. Earrings and brooches made with mahjong tiles are especially popular with both men and women. In addition, writer Yarenso himself is a bar guest at mahjong bar ROAD, etc., and is energetically active as a guest of honor at the mahjong goods sales event MCM. Please come and see us!
Representative work ①: Rainbow card key holder
Representative work ②: Black tile necklace
That concludes the introduction of the five mahjong goods creators who will be exhibiting at Design Festa. How about rediscovering the charm of mahjong while touching the original goods they make?
