Printing Museum

Every quarter, my partners and I venture to a new destination to seek inspiration for the upcoming season.

We engage with the local residents, immersing ourselves in their cultural traditions and history. We capture the essence of the local air, water, as well as our laughter and reflections, and document them in sketches.

Upon returning to our pattern studio in Guangzhou, we utilize various artistic techniques, including hand-drawing, printmaking, digital illustration, and various printing methods, to bring these creations to life.

We believe that by blending practical everyday items with the cultures of different regions, we can bring tranquility and inspiration to our lives.

Find inspiration in travel

The story of finding inspiration in travel.

Every quarter, my partners and I venture to a new destination to seek inspiration for the upcoming season.

We engage with the local residents, immersing ourselves in their cultural traditions and history. We capture the essence of the local air, water, as well as our laughter and reflections, and document them in sketches.

Upon returning to our pattern studio in Guangzhou, we utilize various artistic techniques, including hand-drawing, printmaking, digital illustration, and various printing methods, to bring these creations to life.

We believe that by blending practical everyday items with the cultures of different regions, we can bring tranquility and inspiration to our lives.
CREATOR STORY

Dear

It's time to introduce myself. I'm  Kaka Lu and I'm from China. Like most East Asians, I've lived under a lot of pressure for the past thirty years. We've been too preoccupied with life and constantly worrying about the future. Fortunately, my parents encouraged me to study painting in junior high school, and I was able to pursue fashion design in college, which gave me a sense of direction.

After graduation, I joined the ANTONIA boutique in Macau, surrounded by luxury every day. However, the glamorous job left me feeling lost. So, I went back to art school to study oil painting again. Expressing my thoughts and feelings about life through art is the most wonderful thing in the world. Perhaps my perseverance began to be noticed, as brands started approaching me for collaborations, including LVMH, IHG, HardRock, and top Chinese brands.

A new beginning came when I met my wife, Jade. She returned from studying in Paris and is an excellent designer. We share the same passion for the world, cherish simple and warm living, and are curious about different cultures. So, we document the beauty of our travels together—I handle the pattern drawings while Jade designs the clothes. Whether in life or work, we make the perfect team.

We, along with our partners, have established a joyful studio called Asonglab. Here, we showcase our understanding of different cultures and our appreciation for life, singing our hearts out for the joy of living!

Kaka Lu

 

NEW COLLECTION FOLDING FAN IN JIANGNAN

Folding fan

An open folding fan and a closed one, arranged infinitely. With each opening and closing, like a breath in and out, there's boundless comfort.

Impression of the courtyard

In a traditional Chinese courtyard, every step reveals a new scene, with different fragments coming together to form our impression of a courtyard. Within this blend of abstract and concrete imagery, we inscribe Oscar Wilde's love letters. Letters fold both visuals and emotions together; we mail you love amidst the misty rain.

Impression of the courtyard

In a traditional Chinese courtyard, every step reveals a new scene, with different fragments coming together to form our impression of a courtyard. Within this blend of abstract and concrete imagery, we inscribe Oscar Wilde's love letters. Letters fold both visuals and emotions together; we mail you love amidst the misty rain.

New Floor Tiles

The courtyard, from the ceiling to the floor, is exquisite in every detail. We have redesigned and recreated the floor tiles, attempting to achieve a new blend.

Windows and Gems

By combining traditional patterns with the courtyard's lattice windows and glass panes, we present the beauty of Chinese classical elegance.

Windows and Gems

By combining traditional patterns with the courtyard's lattice windows and glass panes, we present the beauty of Chinese classical elegance.

Kaleidoscope Courtyard

Viewing the courtyard through a kaleidoscope, plants and architecture fold and flip, full of change yet following an order.

Infinite Folding

The folded fan surface extends infinitely, twisting and turning.

Rainbow Courtyard

Hrough the folded, damp glass, one observes the courtyard in a fine, continuous drizzle.

Five Treasures of the Courtyard

Through the folded glass, one can see some of the most common elements in the courtyard.

Infinite Folding

Neatly folded, orderly colors, infinitely repeating.

Infinite Folding

Neatly folded, orderly colors, infinitely repeating.