Takara & Mikan market
Re-treasured vintage for your home and wardrobe
Tokyo, June 25th (Sun)
10:00-18:00
About
Anne, Tokyo resident, is passionate by vintage decor and collects unusually beautiful Showa retro objects. On the 25th, she opens her showroom, Takara, to the public and welcomes the Kyoto-based designer Mikan to showcase her unique creations alongside her collection. Mikan (Clémentine Sandner) creates contemporary bags from antique Japanese fabrics. Both Takara and Mikan are inspired by the everlasting beauty of the objects from the past. Each with their own vision, aim to revive them in our daily lives.
The showroom is located in the historical land of the Tokugawa Village. The exact location will be shared once your reservation is confirmed. Tea and nibbles will be served.
If you love all things Japanese vintage, traditional fabrics or if you are looking for unique gifts from Japan, visit us on the 25th from 10:00 to 18:00!
Takara offers antique and vintage objects, mainly from the Showa era (1926-1989). Besides the wide selection of cha-bako, kusuri-bako and other iconic pieces, Takara offers personal vintage hunting to help you find the object of you dream.
Since 2016, designer and founder Clémentine Sandner has been collecting pre-loved textiles from different regions of Japan and giving them a new life. She sources, designs, and transforms antique kimono and obi to create unique and functional bags.
Mikan - Japanese for Clémentine - was born from the desire to share this passion for both upcycling and Japanese textiles.
With a degree in fashion design and experience as a Fashion design instructor at ESMOD Japon, Mikan offers various ways of enjoying her creation, including sewing workshops, DIY craft kits and custom orders.
RSVP & Access
June 25th (Sun) 10:00-18:00
Tokugawa Village, 6 min. walk from the JR Meijiro Station
FREE entrance - with reservation (tea and nibbles will be served)