着る機会が無くなった廃棄予定の着物を買い取り、スニーカーへと生まれ変わらせている河村晶太郎さん。入手した着物は、熟練の技術を持つ靴職人によって、柄の組み合わせを考え本革と融合するように裁断。一点物の希少性を兼ね備えたスニーカーが完成します。この取り組みを通して、着物はもちろん、日本各地に眠る文化資産や伝統技術に新たな価値を与え、世界中の人々に愛され続ける社会を実現したいと語る河村さんの思い描く未来とは？
Mr. Shotaro Kawamura purchases unwanted kimonos, otherwise destined for disposal, and transforms them into sneakers. Skilled shoemakers carefully select pattern combinations and cut the fabric to seamlessly integrate it with genuine leather, resulting in unique, one-off sneakers. Through this initiative, Mr. Kawamura aims to breathe new life not only into kimonos but also into the cultural assets and traditional craftsmanship found across Japan, ultimately realizing a society where these elements are cherished by people worldwide. What kind of future does he envision?
