English is below.

今日のテーマは
**「脱・大量生産。ラグジュアリーの新基準は“手仕事と意味”」**です。

“ラグジュアリー”という言葉、最近では少し意味が変わってきたように感じませんか？

かつてのラグジュアリーは、
高価な素材やブランド名で語られることが多かったと思います。
でも今、静かに価値観がシフトしています。

その変化のひとつが、**「手仕事」**への回帰。

私がどのようにして制作に向き合っているのか、よろしければお聞きください。

(English Script)

“Beyond Mass Production: The New Standard of Luxury is Craft and Meaning” (Approx. 5 minutes)

Hello, this is Hiromi Kim.
Welcome to my podcast, where I share stories about art, materials, and spaces—through the lens of design and culture.

Today’s theme is:
“Beyond Mass Production: The New Standard of Luxury is Craft and Meaning.”

Have you noticed how the meaning of the word “luxury” has started to shift recently?
Luxury used to be all about expensive materials and brand names.
But now, quietly and steadily, our values are beginning to change.

One of the key shifts is a return to craftsmanship.
We’re beginning to appreciate things that hold the time and touch of the maker—qualities that mass production simply can’t replicate.
These are the kinds of things that are now seen as truly luxurious.

When I create my own works using hemp,
I spend time with each material—
weaving, braiding, and composing piece by piece.
It’s a process that demands a lot of time and sensitivity.
It feels less like efficiency, and more like a kind of prayer.

Recently, handcrafted art like this has started to find its way into high-end interiors.
In homes, hotels, restaurants, and galleries,
one-of-a-kind pieces are elevating the entire atmosphere of a space.

I don't think of my work as mere “decoration.”
I want each piece to be a storyteller within the space—
something that gently speaks to the emotions and sensibilities of the people who gather there.

To do that, the why behind the work becomes essential:
Why was this piece created? Why were these materials chosen?
The meaning and context behind the work give it depth—and that, I believe, is at the heart of this new idea of luxury.

Anything that takes time and care also carries a reason.
And that reason, that intention,
is becoming the true core of what we now call “luxury.”

So let me ask:
What does “richness” or “abundance” mean to you?
I hope my work can pose that question—and maybe offer a quiet answer.

So, what did you think?
Today, we talked about the shift away from mass production and how craft and meaning are redefining luxury.

I hope this episode was inspiring for those of you working in space design, art, or anyone looking to explore new creative possibilities.

If you enjoyed this episode, I’d be so grateful if you’d subscribe to the channel or give it a rating.

Thanks for listening all the way to the end.
See you next time!