Traditional Japanese crafts have long been revered not merely as practical items or decorative objects, but as sacred and auspicious objects, cherished at seasonal and life-changing celebrations. Made from natural materials and crafted by skilled artisans, these highly artistic traditional crafts embody spiritual value and wishes for longevity and protection from evil.

AYAKA pursues a "Neo-Japanesque" expression, reinterpreting Kyoto's traditional crafts such as Kyo-Yuzen dyeing, Kyo-yaki pottery, and Edo-period gold and silver folding screens as contemporary art for good fortune.