Paper Fiber Socks
Japanese brand Goldwin dedicated its resource that represent Made-in-Japan quality as well as the craftsmanship at its best and developed “Paper Fiber Socks.”
The artwork that symbolizes this product was created in collaboration with an artist Gen Taniguchi who inherited the 300 years tradition of Neo Washi, and a graphic designer Shun Sasaki.
It is one-of-a-kind artwork that reflects a Japanese brand, traditional crafts, and designer’s commitments to their creations through typography of Japanese words that represent characteristics of Paper Fiber Socks written on Washi.
“Accelerate”
Get the best running experience with socks that give you
dry-feel, cushioning, and arch support.
Paper Fiber Arch Support Pile Socks
“Foundation”
From daily activities to running, support your feet in any
situations.
Paper Fiber Arch Support Ankle Socks
“Traction”
Run through rough trails with socks that offers trustable
durability and firm steps.
Paper Fiber 5-Toe Socks
*Not available in the US
“Rise”
Enjoy fast-trekking with ankle protection and reduced
humidness around toes.
Paper Fiber 5-Toe Quarter Socks
*Not available in the US
“Pace”
Benefits of Paper Fiber improve everyday lifestyle.
Paper Fiber Foot Cover Socks
*Not available in the US
Artist Profile
Gen Taniguchi
7th generation of Neo Washi handcraft that has an over 300 years history in Saga’s Neo district. By utilizing the traditional craftmanship and mixing different materials to create one paper, the soul rooted in the material comes to life. Taniguchi and his partners Yu Sakurai and Ryohei Kaneda produce such creations, which are the new representation of traditional Washi, they call “Soul Revival Paper.”
https://www.instagram.com/kmnrtm/
Shun Sasaki
Graphic Designer/ Art Director
Born in Sendai at 1985, currently based in Tokyo. Graduated with a degree of graphic design at Tama
Art University in
2010. Established AYOND Inc. in 2016. Awarded the New Designer in 2020 by JAGDA. He has done designing for
poet Tahi
Saihate’s book “The Tokyo Night Sky Is Always the Densest Shade of Blue”, as well as its exhibition,
graphics for Nike
store at Kichijyouji, direction of a promotional art for “Where design is found―from the Museum
Collection
” at National Modern Art Museum, Tokyo, and more. He also participated in “Word-gazing and traveling
with words –
Landscapes with modern and classical poetry“ at Toda city’s Art Gallery and Library in 2018.
http://ayond.jp/