Dual-Mode / Gift Cards Collection is a unique product made from traditional Japanese kimonos and obi, and it is the first of its kind in the world. At Dual-Mode Inc., we believe that celebratory occasions are moments that bring people together with smiles, and each item is handcrafted by artisans. This product is designed with the belief that the sentiments embedded in the gift connect people. It is not disposable and offers five different uses, allowing for long-term use. For instance, the reversible design allows users to choose between the kimono side and the obi side, using it as a table mat or framing it as art. Additionally, the product is packaged in a special kimono drawstring bag, contributing to decarbonization and SDGs efforts. Dual-Mode pursues a circular upcycling business, purchasing new and unused stock items from kimono shops and weavers that have declined during the COVID-19 pandemic and taking them from planning and design to final product in-house. Our mission is to pass on the traditional kimono culture of Japan to the next generation in a transformed form. The Dual-Mode / Gift Cards Collection reduces CO2 emissions by 88%, and choosing this product helps preserve the future of our planet. Based on SDGs Goal 12 “Responsible Consumption and Production,” Dual-Mode aims to act responsibly both as a producer and a consumer. The product has won numerous awards, including the Japan Gift Award 2024, the Traditional Craft Award 2023, and the Miura Hisaka Prize 2024. It has also secured many patents and utility models and is protected as intellectual property. In this way, Dual-Mode / Gift Cards Collection creates new value by offering an environmentally friendly choice while preserving Japanese tradition.

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