[ARAMAKI] Work Gloves

Aramaki salmon is a traditional food culture of the northern region and a staple year-end gift. These uniquely designed work gloves are by ARAMAKI, who find new potential in the wooden boxes of aramaki salmon that have outlived their usefulness, and propose new manufacturing approaches. The gloves are decorated with images of a bear carrying a salmon, the name of a seafood processing company, place names in eastern Hokkaido such as Nemuro, Kushiro and Akkeshi, and salmon grades. They were created in collaboration with GEAR8, a web production company in Sapporo. These one-size-fits-all work gloves are made from a breathable, quick-drying, and stretchy cotton and polyester blend. They're perfect for a variety of outdoor activities, including camping, gardening, cycling, and DIY projects. They're a lifestyle item that combines functionality and design. It will be delivered wrapped in this craft paper with an eye-catching design.

ARAMAKI began when a shrine carpenter who returned to his hometown discovered the potential of salmon boxes, a commonplace item in Hokkaido. Shrine carpenters are taught to "cherish wood," "use it to the fullest," and "use the right material in the right place." By reevaluating and utilizing the value of salmon boxes, we continue to seek out their "right place" beyond simply storing salmon. Through our ongoing activities, we visited wooden box manufacturers, sawmills, and seafood processing companies in Kushiro, learning about the current state of the fishing, forestry, and distribution industries, including the replacement of wooden boxes with Styrofoam and declining salmon catches. We are therefore revising our production lines, developing products together with manufacturers, and creating spaces to consider the future of primary industries. From aramaki to ARAMAKI. We aim to reflect the food culture surrounding aramaki salmon in our manufacturing, fostering new richness in everyday life.
[From the ARAMAKI website]