GOOD GOODS Issey Miyake riffs on woven bamboo with a soft-knit bag series made for repeat grocery runs.
GOOD GOODS Issey Miyake’s latest idea began in the produce aisle. What if the humble shopping basket—light, open, ready for anything—could come home for good? The answer is the Mokko Basket, a quartet of knit bags that fold the ease of a market tote into knitwear engineered for everyday use.
Each piece is formed from a single thread, bonded without seams, so the bag keeps its shape yet stays pliant and wash-friendly. Three distinct knitting patterns mimic the irregular surfaces of bamboo, vine or rattan work, turning synthetic yarn into a quiet echo of craft. Set on a flat surface, the bags even sit upright like their wicker cousins, ready to hold groceries or a laptop without slumping.
Four silhouettes cover most city errands. The Pochette (24 cm × 16 cm, $240) slips under a jacket; the Small Tote (32 cm × 33 cm, $265) suits a quick market run; the Large Tote (39 cm × 41 cm, $330) handles a weekend haul; and the Drawstring Shoulder (32 cm × 28 cm, $330) cinches shut for cycling or the subway.
Colourways keep to layered earth tones—Black with Brown, Cream with Dark Beige, Bamboo Green with Olive Green—each rendered in its own trio of weaves for subtle shifts in shade.
