Knit Knot

In Collaboration with: BYBORRE

Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Event: Design Beyond Things, EU Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan

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For a long time, we have been intrigued by Mizuhiki – the Japanese traditional technique of ornamental knot-tying, made of fine cords of washi paper.

Deeply rooted in Japanese culture, Mizuhiki is most often associated with gift-giving, where it symbolizes anticipation, celebration, and the bonds between giver and receiver.

When invited by BYBORRE to explore the Create platform, we were fascinated by the assortment of available stitches, patterns, and colors this advanced tool offers.
We found Mizuhiki to be the perfect motif to visualize and exemplify this diversity.

The result is Knit Knot: a throw that features a decorative Mizuhiki knot, rendered through a sophisticated interplay of fine knitted stitches and textures. The design not only captures the delicacy and complexity of the traditional technique but also allows users to envelop themselves in the warmth and meaning of a centuries-old cultural practice, reimagined for today.

Knit Knot embodies BCXSY’s signature blend of cultural dialogue, material sensitivity, and narrative design.

Knit Knot was introduced at Design Beyond Things – the first exhibition on European design, organized by the European Union. Curated by Patrizia Catalano and Miriam Giordano, featured at the EU Pavillion, Expo 2025, Osaka, Japan.

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With special thanks to: Anastasiia Lialina