KIO translates as pure and clean. Pure and clean undoubtedly is the essence of this collection. The clean, refined lines of the design accent the concept of lightweight titanium and clean, polished acetate.
YAMATO is the name of the ancient Japanese province, better known as 'The court of Yamato', which literally signifies 'The Great Palace'. This was between 100 and 300 BC. At this time, the chiefs of the Kyushu clan settled in tis province. For fifteen centuries, they ruled over the destiny of the country. The whole period marked by the development of techniques-in particular the widespread use of iron and considerable cultural advances.