Lexus LS door-trim pleating

An extension of origami, pleated fabric is a longstanding Japanese art seen in high fashion, wedding gowns, and curtains. In a small studio in Kyoto, six artisans carefully fold complex pleated patterns into a material available on special lexus ls trims. The door lining, made of a thicker textile than what’s used in dresses, requires two pairs of skilled hands working in perfect harmony.