[New Product] A collaboration cat collar by Germany's Kafka and Poponeko is now available!

Hello, this is YUI from Poponeko♪

Today, I’d like to introduce a series of cat collars created in collaboration with the German company Kafka—they are absolutely adorable in both color and design!

These special cat collars shine with delicacy and artisanal craftsmanship, even amidst their cuteness. They are sure to make your cat look extra adorable!

Discovering Kafka Ribbons

While I was searching for materials from around the world in hopes of making wonderful cat collars, I came across something that truly captured my heart: "Kafka Ribbon."

It is a jacquard-woven ribbon made by Kafka in Germany, produced in a small workshop in the town of Wuppertal in the north-central part of the country.

Jacquard weaving refers to fabric where the patterns are created through the weaving technique itself. Because they are three-dimensional, they can look like embroidery, but everything is crafted purely through weaving techniques.

It seems they carry on production methods from over 200 years ago, and they even use looms that have been in operation for over 100 years. Because of the time and effort involved, they can only weave about 1 meter per hour.

▲ Inside the workshop

The storybook-like designs are also unique to Kafka ribbons. The careful, delicate patterns are so wonderful the more you look at them that I find myself gazing at them in awe.

Carefully and gently, one by one

"I'd love to make cat collars with Kafka ribbons." I have finally been able to turn that wish into reality!

In fact, Kafka went out of business about four years ago... and there was a period when shipments to Japan were cut off. Having managed to secure this rare Kafka ribbon, I have crafted each piece into a cat collar with the utmost care so as not to spoil its beauty.

Also, because Kafka ribbons are woven using very fine thread, they are fluffy and soft. The intricate designs are also incredibly beautiful.

For the part that touches the cat's skin, we use 100% cotton Japanese herringbone tape. We were particular not just about the "cuteness," but also the "gentleness."

Four stylish new patterns!

Our Kafka ribbon cat collars are now available in four new patterns: "Daisy," "Anchor Heart," "Yacht," and "Apple." Here is a quick look at the lineup.

Daisy

This is a cat collar with a cute, traditional small-flower pattern. The look changes completely depending on the combination of the background color and the flower color.

And we will have even more new colors coming in our second and third releases. Please look forward to them!

[Tyrolean Cat Collar Kafka Daisy]

• 3 Muted Yellow/Blue
• 6 Muted Mint/Mint
• 7 Muted Light Purple/Yellow
• 20 Muted Gray/Purple
• 22 Muted Beige/White
• 28 Muted Blue/Gray
• 37 Muted Antique Pink/Pink

Yacht & Anchor Heart [Summer Limited]

A refreshing yacht pattern and an anchor & heart pattern. With a marine-inspired look that is perfect for summer, they are sure to suit your cat beautifully♪

[Tyrolean Cat Collar Kafka Anchor Heart]

• 1 Black Navy
• 2 Ivory
• 3 Navy

[Tyrolean Cat Collar Kafka Yacht]

• 1 Light Blue
• 2 Navy Blue
• 3 Red

Apple [Limited Quantity]

A delicately depicted apple pattern in true Kafka style. It has a lovely, three-dimensional quality to it.

[Tyrolean Cat Collar Kafka Apple]

• 1 Pink
• 2 Ivory
• 3 Light Green
• 4 Dark Green
• 5 Navy

Look forward to new releases!

We will continue to release more new Kafka ribbon cat collars!

Both the traditional patterns and the modern designs are lovely. Either will look great on your cat. I hope you enjoy the summer with your new cat collar♪

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