Deux Cranes Is The Result Of A Collaboration Between Chocolatier Michiko Marron-Kibbey And Her Childhood Friend Ayaka Ito

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November 19, 2021

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Deux Cranes is a chocolate brand with craftsmanship at its core. From divinely textured chocolate bars to packaging that features rich hues and gorgeous typefaces, your chocolate experience is taken to a whole new level. With creative direction by Ayaka B. Ito, Deux Cranes’ visual identity is infused with inspiration from her Japanese and American backgrounds, from origami to classic kimono patterns she wore growing up. This isn’t your regular chocolate bar; it’s an elevated dessert.

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D E U X C R A N E S is an artisanal chocolate brand, handcrafted in Los Gatos by French-trained chocolatier Michiko Marron-Kibbey and designed by creative director Ayaka B. Ito as a nod to their Japanese heritage and the flavors of their youth.

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