Straft

Straft is a Japanese craft unit founded by Tamaki Ishii and Kazuma Yamagami. Rooted in traditional straw craft, they reinterpret age-old techniques through a contemporary lens. Drawing from region-specific natural materials and their cultural narratives, their work explores the quiet dialogue between people and nature. Based in Tokyo since 2021, Straft’s practice embodies restraint, refinement, and a reverence for the stories embedded in craft.