Madoka Suzuki Artist / Madomaru

Cartonnage Artist
Yoneori Cartonnage Madomaru — Yamagata, Japan

I create boxes using Yoneori, the traditional woven textile of my hometown, Yonezawa in Yamagata Prefecture.

The auspicious patterns of Yoneori carry centuries of craft heritage, while their soft texture brings a quiet elegance to daily life.

Through Yoneori Cartonnage, I breathe life into the textiles I love.
I am drawn to creating things that hold a quiet beauty, using materials that will one day return to the earth.

What is Yoneori Cartonnage? About the Craft

Cartonnage is a traditional French craft of constructing boxes and decorative objects from thick cardboard. At Madomaru, this technique is combined with Yoneori — the fine woven textile of Yonezawa — to bring the beauty of Japanese craft into everyday objects.

Every piece is meticulously handcrafted. No two are alike.

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