[Hankyu Umeda Main Store] Approximately 100 Crafts Gather from Across Japan! Event Showcasing the Beauty of Handicrafts and Master Craftsmanship

Evolving Traditions: Master Craftsmanship to Brighten Your Life

<Concurrent Event> Aism: Living with Japanese Blue

<Concurrent Event> Summer Dining: A Plate, A Story

Period: July 15 (Wed) - July 20 (Mon, Holiday), 2026 *Event ends at 5:00 PM on the final day

Location: Hankyu Umeda Main Store, 9th Floor Event Hall

In today's increasingly digital world, the unique warmth and beauty of aging created by artisans are being rediscovered as sources of comfort and enrichment in our lives.

Hankyu Umeda Main Store's 9th Floor Event Hall will host "Evolving Traditions: Master Craftsmanship to Brighten Your Life." Works by approximately 50 artisans and artists from across Japan will be gathered in one place. Six days of experiencing Japanese handicrafts with all five senses – seeing, touching, and tasting – are about to begin.

Crafts from 49 regions nationwide will be on display. Focusing on Japan's traditional "colors" and "patterns"!

〇 Auspicious Patterns Told Through "Patterns" x Master Craftsmanship

<Arabesque> Saga, Imari, Arita Ware "Sojiro Kiln" Tako Arabesque Free Cup (Diameter 10 x Height 8cm) ¥11,000 [Limited to 2] <Asanoha (Hemp Leaf)> Shiga, Omi Ramie "Shiga Prefecture Ramie Weaving Industry Cooperative" Handwoven Linen Stole (Width 40 x Length 180cm) ¥33,000 each [Limited to existing stock]

〇 Traditional Colors Played With Through "Colors" x Master Craftsmanship

<Seven Colors> Osaka, Izumi Glass "Isaka Glass Factory" Giaman Style Wind Chime (Diameter 5 x Height 6.5cm) From ¥4,400 <Persimmon Tannin Color> Hyogo, Toyooka Willow Basketry "Takumi Craft" Luggage Bag (Width 47 x Depth 14 x Height 36cm) ¥253,000 [Limited to existing stock]

〇 Lucky charms and motifs, which are highly popular every year, will also be featured.

Tokyo, Edo Kimekomi Ningyo "Ichishu (Tokyo Prefectural Doll Industry Cooperative)" Lucky Daruma (Width 11 x Depth 10 x Height 8cm, with paulownia base and artist's card) ¥12,100 each [a. Limited to 20, b. Limited to 10] Iwate, Hideshima Lacquerware "Marusan Lacquerware" Lacquer Painted Wine Glass Fuji / Red Fuji (Glass, Lacquer, Diameter 6.7 x Height 21cm) ¥11,000 each [Limited to 3 each]

<Concurrent Event> Amazing "Indigo Sweets" Also Appearing! Rediscover the Charm of Indigo Dyeing Loved Worldwide "Aism: Living with Japanese Blue"

Top Left) "Shima Ai Nouen" T-shirt (S/M/L/XL) ¥8,030 <Limited to 2 per size>, Skirt ¥33,000 <Limited to 2> Top Right) "AIZOME-I" Bear Carrying Salmon ¥88,000 <Limited to existing stock> Bottom Right) "Furushou Dyeing Factory" Table Center (Approx. 39 x 83cm) ¥12,100 Bottom Left) "THIED BLUE KYOTO" Parasol ¥49,500

Indigo dyeing, which fascinates the world as "Japan Blue." From Date Ai in Hokkaido to Ryukyu Ai in Okinawa, indigo from across Japan will be introduced.

〇 The Challenge of High School Students Carrying the Future of Awa Ai

Tokushima Prefectural Josai High School started cultivating Awa Ai 16 years ago. They handle everything in-house, from growing Tadeh-ai from seed, harvesting, drying only the leaves to make 'sukumo', to developing and selling indigo-dyed products using that 'sukumo'. During the event, their works will be on sale, and on July 20 (Mon, Holiday) at 1:00 PM (scheduled), they will present their activities at the base of the grand staircase in the Festival Plaza on the 9th floor.

*Works will be on sale during the event. Sales by the high school students are planned only for July 20 (Mon, Holiday). They may be absent at certain times.

〇 Enjoy Squash and Sweets Made with Edible Indigo During Your Shopping Break

Indigo Sudachi Squash (with 2 Ai Cheese Langues de Chat) ¥935 From Left) Awa Ai Tea (100g) ¥1,998, Ai Cheese Langues de Chat (9 pieces) ¥1,080, Ai Manmarosa (5 pieces) ¥1,350

<Concurrent Event> Limited Tumblers Also Available. Proposing Refreshing Tableware to Spice Up Your Summer "Summer Dining: A Plate, A Story"

Featuring Kutani ware colored glazes by about 20 artists, including popular and emerging artists, as well as red glazes and glass. Adding just one piece will make your dining table more vibrant and refreshing. Also, look out for the limited tumblers and goblets created specifically for this event.