Spring 2024 is the start of impulse buying!!
Although it is still early spring and the cold shows no signs of easing, spring is definitely on its way.
What heralds the arrival of spring?
PASS THE BATON MARKET is known only to those in the know!
It's a festival full of new discoveries where you'll find great things, fall in love with them, and end up loosening your purse strings.
It's so fun I can't stop!
You might be thinking, "Layout, you do this every single time..." but it can't be helped, it's fun!!
I can't stop having a festival where everyone is smiling and having fun!
So, we look forward to seeing you at Shinagawa Kokuyo Hall.
A new form born from PTBM
Layout's strong commitment may be a little harsh for the rugs that come from far away in the west.
The local craftsmen's sense of "this will be fine" is simply not at the same level as the Layout staff waiting in Japan.
Of course, the rugs are carefully maintained and cleaned multiple times by local craftsmen, so they are in perfect condition as rugs.
However, some lags will be created that do not meet the Layout standards.
With such strong, almost selfish demands, PTBM has shed light on the rugs that we were unable to introduce as Layout rugs.
As rugs were introduced at PTBM, many customers who bought them said things like, "What's the problem?", "This is good enough," and "I wish they'd sell it on a regular basis." This gave the rugs a strong boost, and Hirai was inspired to step up and create a new product, be:good. (More details below.)
The rugs from [be:good], who are such a benefactor, will be gathering at PTBM Vol.14!
PASS THE BATON MARKET Overview
The event will be held at "THE CAMPUS" in Kokuyo Tokyo Shinagawa Office on Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th, 2024!
Vol. 15 features new faces for 21 of the 65 brands. A once-in-a-lifetime treasure hunt awaits you as you prepare for your new life in spring. The theme is "Shine a light on warehouses and culture." We will shed new light on warehouse inventory, traditional crafts and other cultures, and the charms of the region, and change our perspective. Doing so will surely create new possibilities for companies and the region.
This year's highlight is the "Utsuwa Waltz" pottery market, featuring a wide variety of pottery, including Arita ware, Hasami ware, Ojiro ware, and Onta ware. Last summer's hugely popular "PASS THE BATON MARKET," packed with fun experiences for both children and adults, will also be making a comeback. Additionally, the "PASS THE BATON Grocery Store" will feature a Hokuriku special, a Japanese tea special, a sweets booth, and a selection of apparel, shoes, bags, accessories, as well as a florist and everyday goods brand. Enjoy the unique, once-in-a-lifetime experiences you'll only find at this market. Applications for the popular WORKSHOP are now open on the official website! For details on exhibitors, admission and workshop applications, and important notices, please visit the PASS THE BATON MARKET official website (@passthebaton_official).
Furthermore, to support the areas affected by the recent 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake, we have prepared three different admission fees. In addition to the regular admission fee (300 yen), we will be offering "Owen Admission Fees" of 500 yen and 1000 yen, which allow you to choose a donation. The collected donations will be donated to the "Wajima Lacquerware Support Association" established by the Japan Lacquerware Cooperative Association. We appreciate your kind support.
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📌PASS THE BATON MARKET vol.15
●Date and time: March 9th (Sat) ~ 10th (Sun) 2024 11:00~19:00
*Ends at 6:00 PM on the last day / Will proceed rain or shine / Last admission 30 minutes before closing time.
●Location: KOKUYO Tokyo Shinagawa Office THE CAMPUS
●Pre-registration: If you pre-register by filling out the form on the official website or via the official LINE account, you will be able to receive information smoothly on the day.
https://market.pass-the-baton.com/
●Admission fees can be selected: Regular admission 300 yen, Owen admission 500 yen, 1,000 yen ※Free for elementary school students and younger ●Payment: Transportation IC and credit cards only ●Organizer: PASS THE BATON
Co-hosted by: Kokuyo Co., Ltd. / Managed by: Smiles Co., Ltd.
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What are be:good rugs?
At Layout, we want the excitement our customers feel before they get their rug to last forever, so we put a lot of care into the rugs we deliver.
be:good is a line of rugs that fall just short of that level of commitment, but are still perfectly suitable for everyday use and are full of charm. Layout creates rugs and shapes that are kind to people, so that you can enjoy them more closely, ``just as they are (be)'' and ``with consideration (good)'' without having to make any changes.
Of course, Layout is extremely particular about on-site cleaning and maintenance, so you can use the equipment with peace of mind.
What are Layout's special features?
At Layout, we want people to cherish their rugs as a loving partner in their lives that they can cherish forever.
That's why, in order to ensure that you love your rug even more after you get it, we not only take great care in cleaning and maintenance locally, but our staff also check the condition of each rug upon arrival in Japan, in order to deliver the rug to you in the best possible condition.
<Major checkpoints>
No holes
・Distortion is within 5 cm
No floating lugs
- No paint or dirt on either the front or back
・Gabbeh original type is over 2cm thick
・Other factors, such as the lag, will be considered and judged comprehensively.
We will introduce be:good rugs that do not quite meet Layout's standards, but are still usable without any problems and are good enough for everyday use.
cleaning
At Layout, we have our rugs cleaned by local dry cleaning factories, but since each factory has its own specialty, we ask different factories to clean our tribal rugs and Gabbehs.
There are a variety of skilled and not so skilled factories in the area, so we took the time to carefully select a factory that offers reliable Layout quality, checking the finished product.
Of course, in the future we would like to realize our dream of starting our own dry cleaning factory and creating jobs locally.
Cleaning rugs is very important.
Local carpet makers all say, "They've been washed," which isn't wrong, as rugs are always washed after they're woven, but we don't know when they were actually washed.
Vintage rugs in particular are often not in good condition, even if they have been washed, as they may have been stored in a warehouse for a long time or mixed in with dirty rugs, and although it is difficult to tell by appearance, they are often not in good condition.
Rugs that are not cleaned properly can have dust and other particles that remain on them for a long time, which can cause allergies and mold, so be careful.
<Stretch glue>
When stretching (molding) a rug, glue is used to maintain the shape, but some types of glue can have a pungent odor, and the odor can be stronger during humid seasons.
At Layout, we clean these rugs, but if the problem is not improved, we will not recommend them to our customers.