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A Chabako (Tea Box) is an excellent wooden storage box lined with tin,
traditionally used in Japan for storing tea leaves.
They provide excellent protection against humidity, insects, and are also
very effective at keeping things smelling fresh. For decades, people in
Japan have used these boxes to store not only tea leaves but almost anything
else as well.
An “Interior Chabako” enhances a Chabako into an original furniture item
or ornament piece by adding padding for comfort and covering it with fabric.
By doing this, the Chabakos can come out of the closet (where most were
traditionally kept in Japanese homes) and transform into some of the most
beautiful storage space in homes.
Obi, Kimono, Blue and White, Curtain textile, Silk.....
All sorts of fabrics from all over the world have been adapted by the Interior
Chabako Club for use over the years. We have also developed many kinds
of rope work decorations and tassel/fringe accessories.
There are 22 box sizes available. 2 of which are our original sizes (1KS
and Stool).
The Chabako boxes we use are made from Japanese Cedar tree produced in
Shizuoka prefecture.
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The Interior Chabako Club
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The fabric covered Chabako is a craft that has been quite popular among
the foreign community in Japan for over 30 years. Masumi, our president,
first came across this craft in 1998 in the home of an American lady and
fell in love with it.
She made so many fabric covered boxes after that, they became well known
to her friends. Surprisingly, this craft was almost unknown among the general
Japanese population, who perceived Chabakos as simple storage boxes. Some
covered Chabakos with washi papers, but covering them with fabric was a
new idea.
Masumi named the craft " Inerior Chabako" to best explain what
it is. Gradually the number of people who have learned the craft from her
increased. Masumi and a few friends got together and formed a club called
"The Interior Chabako Club" to further promote Chabako craft
in homes across the country, both foreign and domestic alike.
Currently, the fabric covered Chabakos are getting to be known among many
Japanese, thanks to Masumi and the Club. With over a decade of experience
and as the pioneer to introduce this wonderful craft into the Japanese
community, the Interior Chabako Club guarantees the best quality in its
product line and first class service in classes.
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| 2011.Dec |
Awarded a prize at "Japan Traditional Craft Competition 2011" |
Interior Chabako made with Edo-komon by Mstr Keisaku Aoki |
| 2011.Oct |
"Design Tide, the Box Collection" exhibition at Shinjuku Isetan
Dept, Store |
Interior Chabakos made with Kokura-Ori weaving exhibited. |
| 2011.Sep |
"William Morris 150th Anniversary Fair" at Ginza Mitsukoshi Dept
Store |
Interior Chabakos made with William Morris fabrics exhibited and sold |
| 2011.Jan |
Mana Trading Co. On-line Shop carries Interior Chabako |
Made with Jotaro Saito Fabrics, |
| 2011.Jan |
"Traditional Craft Exhibition" at Shinjuku Takashimaya Dept Store |
Interior Chabako made with Edo-Komon fabric by Mstr Keisaku Aoki exhibited
and sold |
| 2010.May |
Exhibition at Japanese Ambassador's Residence in Vienna |
Displayed Kimono and Obi boxes |
| 2010.Feb |
Roppongi "Goto Florist" |
Window Display
with Jotaro Saito Fabric |
| 2009.Dec |
"Cartonnage BOOK" |
A column written by Masumi Pizer |
| 2009.Sep |
"Interior Chabako" Book |
By Masumi Pizer
Publisher: Goto Shoin |
| 2008.Feb |
Information Magazine
"Monthly Niigata, Komachi" March Edition |
"What's New!" |
| 2008.Jan |
Arts and Craft Magazine "Mainichi ga Hakken"
January Edition
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What to do with Kimonos? |
| 2007.Feb |
Fashion Magazine"VERY" March Edition |
"IN" Things To Do for Talented People |
| 2007.May |
Nippon TV
"Burari Tochu Gesha No Tabi" |
What's New Along "Tokyu Ikegami Line " |
| 1998～2007 |
2005 Started "Instructors' Class"
2004 Became a corporation
1999 Hatanodai Class began
1988 Started Chabako covering |
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