NeoJaponism
Design Bottle

Vacuum Insulated Bottle
MJX-B048

The kimono patterns of Kyo-Yuzen, inherited in tradition of 100 years, were modified in a modern style
Three-dimensional tangible design bottle

To present Japanese traditional craft to people all over the world

Kamedatomi Dyeing Factory (Pagong)
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Tiger Corporation

The long-established Kamedatomi Dyeing Factory (Pagong) founded as a hand printing factory for Kyo-Yuzen in the Taisho period
and Tiger Corporation celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2023 have teamed up to roll out three types of vacuum-insulated bottles,
on which colorful and detailed patterns are reproduced with modern techniques.

* Pagong is an apparel brand established by Kamedatomi Dyeing Factory.

What is Kyo-Yuzen?

Among a number of traditional crafts nurtured together with cultures in various regions in Japan,
Kyo-Yuzen, one of the traditional crafts in Kyoto, is a dyeing technique characterized by colorful and elegant patterns.

Lean more about Kamedatomi Dyeing Factory (Pagong)

DESIGN CONCEPT

TORA

The tiger and bamboo motif was commonly used in boys’ kimonos from the Taisho period (1912 to 1926) to the Showa period (1926 to 1989).
The design depicts a family of tigers including a father calmly staring at you, a mother tiger, and a spoiled child tiger biting the mother’s back.
The bamboo that grows straight up and is said to represent a strong vital force is drawn around the tigers; the design expresses the parents’ wish that their children will grow up to be healthy, strong, and resilient like a brave tiger living in a bamboo grove.

TSURU

This motif called unkan no tsuru (cranes between the clouds) depicts cranes flying through the clouds.
The crane symbolizes longevity and is considered an auspicious design.
The crane about to fly in a standing position looks stunning. For these reasons, so many designs inspired by the crane have been used traditionally in the kimono patterns and family crests.
Looking at the design closer, you will find pairs of cranes and one of each pair has its mouth closed while the other has it open, meaning that they work well in synch with each other to accomplish one thing.

ONAMI

This design was created based on the invigoratingly dynamic waves drawn by Hokusai Katsushika, a genius artist in the Edo period (1603 to 1868).
Vigorous waves have been stylized from old times. They represent perpetuity because waves break on the shore and retreat constantly and repeatedly, and hence it is considered an auspicious design.

LayerCoat

Colors and fine patterns are layered carefully to reproduce the three-dimensional feel and texture of a motif.

The most notable feature of this vacuum-insulated bottle is the three-dimensional surface finish that matches the designs. Tiger’s proprietary technique using leading-edge technology comes into play to reproduce delicate textures and designs like Kyo-Yuzen.
Colors and fine patterns are layered carefully to reproduce the three-dimensional feel and texture of a motif.
The method of adjusting the way of layering patterns for each design to obtain a texture close to the original texture of a motif, ranging from craft such as gold leaf to an appearance of a kimono woven from dyed threads, is the true value of our technique.

PRODUCTS

  • High-quality product made in Japan

    With the know-how backed by years of our expertise in making vacuum-insulated bottles, we carefully manufacture the bottles one by one at our factory in Japan.

  • Smooth Rimmed Mouth

    In order to maintain cleanliness, the mouth made of stainless steel is rounded off to make it smooth to the touch.

  • Super Clean

    The inner surface of the vacuum-insulated bottle is carefully polished to remove irregularities to the extent possible so that it can resist stains and odors.

PACKAGING

Paulownia Box

Graceful and elegant paulownia box perfect for a gift

Paulownia wood is lightweight and moisture-proof and is considered a graceful and elegant wood because of its beautiful grain.
The paulownia wood box specifically designed for the bottle is carefully made by skilled craftsmen who specialize in making wood boxes
for storing traditional craftworks such as teacups and paintings.
Each bottle is carefully stored in such a box to deliver the skills and spirit of tradition to the user.

Product number MJX-B048
Color Tora<YT>
Tsuru<RT>
Onami<AO>
Capacity*1 0.48L
Heat insulation effect
(6 hours)*2		 71°C or higher / 159°F (1 hour)
Heat insulation effect
(1 hour)*2		 87°C or higher / 188°F (1 hour)
Low-temperature insulation effect
(6 hours)*3		 9°C or lower / 48°F (6 hours)
Size:
Width x depth x height
(approx.)		 7.1x7.1x20.1（cm） /
2.8x2.8x7.9(inch）
Weight (approx.) 0.23㎏ / 0.51 lbs
Opening diameter (approx.) 4.7（cm） / 1.9(inch）
Country of manufacture Japan
  • * 1 Actual capacity is the volume of drink that can be actually contained in the bottle when the stopper included with the product is put on the bottle.
  • * 2 The heat insulation effect is the temperature of water in the bottle 1 to 6 hours after the bottle filled with hot water at 95±1℃ is placed in an upright position and left standing at a room temperature of 20±2℃.
  • * 3 The low-temperature insulation effect is the temperature of water in a bottle 6 hours after it is filled with cold water at 4±1°C is placed in an upright position and left standing at a room temperature of 20±2°C.