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Taiwanese design showcases in Paris

Overview

The TAIWAN CRAFTS & DESIGN showcase returned to Maison&Objet Paris in 2026. Curated by the National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute under Taiwan’s Ministry of Culture, the pavilion featured seven brands: KIMU, Lumamiling, MOTOR design, Pan Pan Hua, TOMO, UMAMI, and WÈI CRAFT.

The exhibition focused on adapting traditional Taiwanese materials and techniques, such as wood, leather, ceramics, and paper mulberry bark fibre, for modern international markets. Specific highlights included Lumamiling’s use of Indigenous barkcloth traditions and Pan Pan Hua’s handcrafted ceramic tiles.

Entities

Cimen Mall · Serip · Shanghai · National Taiwan Craft Research and Development Institute · AICEP

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    Seven Taiwanese design brands are showcasing contemporary craft and cultural heritage at Maison&Objet Paris 2026, featuring works in wood, leather, ceramics, and traditional barkcloth.

Sources

eco.sapo.pt · negocios.pt · sapo.pt · thebruneian.news · vir.com.vn