KANJIAN is a social enterprise promoting contemporary design inspired by the wisdom of traditional Chinese crafts. Founded in 2013 by renowned music artist Dadawa Zhu, KANJIAN brings together prominent designers in China and from abroad to work closely with local artisans to realize exemplary products with new possibilities, by interpreting traditional Chinese materials and techniques with modern aesthetics. "Celebrate Quality" is the founding motto of KANJIAN.
As a singer, artist, philanthropist, and entrepreneur, Dadawa has been at the forefront of promoting Chinese cultural heritage for the past twenty years. Through KANJIAN, meaning 'to see', she continuously expands the horizon of design while staying true to China's heritage of craftsmanship.
In 2015, KANJIAN launched the 'Life' product line, which injects creative design into the practicality of everyday life, advocating the idea of 'made by the people for the people'.