Found MUJI Brings Bauhaus-Inspired Crafts to Milan

MUJI's Found MUJI line, curated by Shinichiro Nakahara, presents limited-edition handmade objects from German artisans at the MUJI store in Milan's Buenos Aires district. The project highlights the enduring influence of the Bauhaus school (1919–1933), which integrated design, industrial arts, and craftsmanship. Nakahara traveled through Germany—from Munich to Berlin, Seiffen to Pulsnitz—discovering traditional workshops that still embody Bauhaus principles. Selected items include wooden animals by Reifendreher turners, brushes handmade for over a century by DIM (Die Imaginäre Manufaktur) in Berlin using goat and horse hair, Jena glass cups and teapots, and beer mugs. Nakahara emphasizes parallels between German and Japanese culture, advocating for mindful consumption and sharing resources. The presentation takes place at MUJI's first store in Italy, opened in 1980 as part of Ryohin Keikaku Co. Ltd. MUJI's first store opened in Tokyo in 1983; today, it operates 418 stores in Japan and 403 stores across 26 countries.