Forged through fire and craftsmanship, the Gucci Bamboo 1947 bag reflects decades of design evolution. Gucci Bamboo: Decoding an Icon traces this journey—unveiling the stories, techniques, and innovation behind its enduring appeal. More than a material, bamboo becomes a co-creator—its strength and beauty shaped by hand into an emblem of the House. Attending the opening of the exhibition were Zhang Ziyi, Wen Qi, Song Weilong, Zhang Linghe, Zhou Yiran, and Vanda Margraf. Discover the exhibition at

Honoring the history of craftsmanship that Gucci and Japan share, ‘Bamboo 1947: Then and Now’ at Gucci Ginza Gallery in Tokyo showcases 60 vintage Bamboo 1947 bag reimagined by Japanese traditional artisans and contemporary artists, selected for the special exhibition by Creative Director Sabato De Sarno. Infusing the Bamboo 1947 bags with historic Japanese goldsmithing techniques, master goldsmith and Living National Treasure Morihito Katsura, alongside his apprentice Naoko Ai, have recreated b