Para Waraji
Para Waraji Sandals by Maki Izawa is a winner of the 2023 Bronze A' Design Award in Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design.
Para Waraji is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a much prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness.
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Para Waraji was created to ensure a secure and peaceful everyday life through prevention. Originally made of straw, Waraji was worn by Japanese commoners and samurais to protect their feet and ward off bad luck and disasters. Para Waraji, however, is made of a durable parachute cord, making it suitable for daily wear and emergency situations. This innovative product not only provides foot protection but can also be untied and used as a rope for wound care and fixation. By blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with modern technology, Para Waraji sets a great example of innovation.
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Para Waraji by Maki Izawa
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Footwear, Shoes and Boots Design Award Winner in 2023.
Bronze Winner
Para Waraji Sandals
Para Waraji is a Bronze A' Design Award winner, a much prestigious recognition granted to outstanding designs distinguished by creativity, ingenuity, and astuteness. Bronze winners are amply skillful and strikingly creative artifacts that authenticate the vast experience, imagination, and resourcefulness of their designers. Para Waraji is expected to be a highly-regarded, admired, and cherished object that is notably professional and innovative. This Bronze A' Design Award-winning design incorporates best practices in art, science, design, and technology, and is excellent for its attention to detail. Para Waraji splendidly satisfies needs, touches desires, charms feelings, and appeals to curiosity.
Winner Designer
Maki Izawa
Based in Tokyo. Graduated from the Space Design Course at Osaka University of Arts. Following experience in the design department of a design and construction company, worked at a design firm before establishing Maki Izawa Design studio in Tokyo. Focus is on designing interiors, products, and packaging that complement human lifestyles and designing human lifestyles and how space or objects interact with people.
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Maki Izawa Design Studio
Born in Okayama, Japan. Graduated from the Space Design Course at Osaka University of Arts. Following experience in the design department of a design and construction company, worked at a design firm before establishing Maki Izawa Design studio in Tokyo.Focus is on designing interiors, products, and packaging that complement human lifestyles and designing human lifestyles and how space or objects interact with people.
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