Casilda Mut X Raku
At Casilda Mut, we believe in the importance of sharing experiences, knowledge, and skills. When we discovered Raku’s work, we were convinced that something truly special could be created together.
From this collaboration came the #MujerPájaro sandals, an artisanal creation that blends the essence of Casilda Mut with Raku's design and craftsmanship.
Miki Nagamine, the designer and creator behind Raku, transformed our Mujer Pájaro designs into an accessory as essential to fashion as shoes.
Raku means “comfortable” or “enjoy” in Japanese. As Miki explains, “In shoes, there are many aspects, like fashion or utility... but most people are drawn to shoes for their fashion and how they can be styled.”
Miki is Japanese. She came to Mexico to pursue a part of her dream and ended up staying for much longer. She has lived here for around 17 years, and everyone knows her as ‘Japomex.’ And yes, she loves Mexico!
Miki is a mother, shoemaker, and designer. She spends her time doing all the things women do, with the added focus of creating shoes and bags. She mainly specializes in sandals. “I like natural fibers. I've worked for a long time with ixtle fiber, and now my passion is to explore how far I can expand the use of this material. In my designs, I aim to dream. I search for colors and embellishments. I make them as decorative as possible, and then I start stripping them back—it’s like fire. I remove this and that until it becomes simple. I’m inspired by living simply, and I reflect that in my designs. Even when you create something simple, it’s a big challenge, because if you change a line, it stands out due to the simplicity,” she says.
We are thrilled to begin a process of collaborations that allow us to explore new design possibilities, meet more artists, and merge elements of design and culture within fashion.
As Miki explains, “I created Raku to remind people that walking is a joy. My interest lies in walking comfortably, and I’m also fascinated by how shoes are worn around the world. In Mexico, many people have their own huaraches; in Morocco, they have babouches; and in Japan, the geta was traditionally worn with kimonos. These types of shoes are not focused on fashion but rather on culture and comfort.” – Miki Nagamine.
These sandals are the perfect complement to our pieces and ideal for everyday wear. Available exclusively in our physical stores.
