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Tsugi-Craft by TOYOTA UPCYCLE
The Skill Craftsmanship, People, and Future of Tsugi
Tsugi-Craft by TOYOTA UPCYCLE
Tsugi-Craft by TOYOTA UPCYCLE are special products made by joining together scrap seat leather left over after the automobile manufacturing process.
An upcycled brand that breathes new life into often-disregarded things.
Tsugi as a brand name holds three layers of meaning: to inherit, to connect, and to lead us into what comes next.
Using the word tsugi as our brand name not only means that we make the best use of materials in joining them together, but
also serves as a symbol of the fusion of ancient wisdom and modern techniques—a connection between people and the future that lies ahead.
About
Tsugi: Skill Craftsmanship
Craft
A patchwork of automobile seat leather reimagined through innovative joinery. This premium upcycling arises from the joining together of small off-casts otherwise destined to be discarded. The tsugi technique was born from the wisdom of ancient lifestyles linked to modern techniques and the industrial production expertise of Toyota Motor Corporation. The result is a new form of craftsmanship.
Tsugi: People
People
Premium products, yet comfortable to use in any situation. Durability and expression unique to materials designed specifically for the automobile industry. We aspire to create products for people of all ages and genders, envisioning a better future together. And we aim to expand this journey together with many more people who share our vision.
Tsugi: Future
Future
Upcycling is a challenge that is anything but easy. Gathering, preparing, and processing mismatched materials is a painstaking, labor-intensive process. The reason we push ourselves here is our hope that upcycling will take root, grow into a culture, and help shape a better tomorrow.
One and Only
Unique Stories From Unique Pieces
Setting a new standard for flawed material.
Cowhide with flaws cannot be used in automobiles. Yet this might become your new favorite piece.
Tsugi-Craft by TOYOTA UPCYCLE breathes new life into leather offcuts. Blemishes and wrinkles are evidence of a story to tell. Those markings themselves turn into the features that make each offcut unique.
This is more than recycling—it's earth-friendly art.
Loving the blemishes and inconsistencies in cast-off leather makes every product from Tsugi-Craft by TOYOTA UPCYCLE a special one-off, just for you.
Contact
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