SHOJI FUJII REPORTS FROM KYOTO : F.I.L. KYOTO

Dear Shaded Viewers

The experience of visiting F.I.L. KYOTO was unique.
' Ultramodern ' is the word for it.

352 SHIMO-OSAKA-CHO, NAKAGYO-KU
KYOTO-SHI
KYOTO 604-8025
JAPAN
T : +81 (0)75 . 253 . 0857

They present their own collection ' Visvim ' foot wear, clothing, accessories and fragrance.

director : Hiroki Nakamura
architect : Naohiko Hino
perfumer : Blaise Mautin

As Diane reported while ago the location was a traditional hand made japanese doll maker ' Matsuya ' which was founded in 1664 and it lasted until Hiroki Nakamura opened his F.I.L. in May.
The perfect match of history, beauty, respect and craftsmanship became something extraordinary.

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What is so unique is the spirits of the space.
It's definitely not one of ' Using old japanese place to present new products '.
There is something much more respectful and spiritual in the space.

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The window is kept as it was with the beautiful Matsuya doll.
Usually they have flowers by an old lady who has been making the flower arrangement since long time, but as the lady is over 90 years old, it wasn't there for today.

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I remember Hiroki's conversation with Diane in Paris about the shop interior.
He mentioned that there was not a big change except floor. He kept the original cabinet to display his collection.

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I admire all the original wooden flames in the store. It's traditional japanese style, minimal beauty.

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It seem everything is so minimalistic and simple, but there are so many details to make it all look good together with the own craft.
I can say the same with their products are so much about the craft and caring the details.

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Candles and room spray by Blase Martin.
I tried the
No.04 Glass : fresh, natural and very light
No.05 New born, fresh and little sweeter than No.04
No.06 Chocolate : sweet, but still light
No.07 Kyoto : smells more japanese than others. It suppose to be like smell of ' Sanjyusangendou ' shrine at 9am. I will try to visit the shrine later.

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They have the first floor for special clients & meetings.

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Dear Diane
You have to visit Kyoto soon !
Glenn Belverio

Glenn Belverio is a writer and New Yorker. He has been reporting for ASVOF since 2005 and currently works at The Museum of Modern Art as the Content Manager for MoMA Design Store.

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