We are pleased to announce that mushco's "Kyoto Uchiwa -Kinowa-" has won the "Social Products Award" at the Social Products Awards 2025 !
This award recognizes outstanding products and services that contribute to solving social issues, and is an important initiative to promote the spread of ethical lifestyles.
▶ Social Products Award 2025 Winners Page
https://www.apsp.or.jp/product/spa2025_039/
■ Background of the award
mushco has proposed new value by combining traditional craftsmanship with sustainable materials through its "Kyoto Uchiwa -Kinowa-" fan, which uses mushroom leather (mushroom skin) made from 100% mushrooms.
This award was given in recognition of the following points:
✅A fusion of the traditional Japanese craft of "Kyoto Uchiwa" and the next-generation sustainable material "mushroom leather" ✅Utilizing a new, environmentally friendly material to replace animal-derived leather and petroleum-based synthetic leather ✅A product that combines design and functionality, expanding new possibilities for traditional industries
Taking this award as an opportunity, we will continue to explore the possibilities of mushroom leather and offer sustainable options to more people.
■ Judges' comments
"This is a unique attempt to combine traditional craft techniques with new materials. It uses mushroom skin, an animal-derived substitute for leather, but its appeal lies in the fact that it retains the original texture and functionality of Kyoto fans. Not only does it promote sustainable consumption, it also contributes to the revitalization of Japan's traditional industries, making it a product that is meaningful both from an environmental and cultural perspective."
At mushco, we are working hard to prepare for further product development and collaborations with companies.
We would like to thank you for your support and hope that you will continue to support mushco's activities in the future.