nhk world, yogukarta. ♪ >>> women living in bangkok slums often struggle to find well-paying jobs, butome have caught the eye of a japanese designer who has zeroed in on theiring sewing skills. as nhk reports, an unusual collaboration is under way. >> reporter: these women are from one of the poorest areas of bangkok. they are sewing bags designed by a japanese designer. >> translator: they are careful sewers and happy to use a ruler to get the exact measurements on the design drawings. >> reporter: the women live in thailand's largest slum and home to 100,000 people. he wanted to help local women working long hours for low pay. this person makes ribbon accessories. even on good days, she struggles to make ends meet. >> translator: i can make up to a hundred a day, but my daily income is less than $3. >> reporter: fujita believes combining his designs with local skills could be a winning combination. >> trtranslator: we can increa each product's commercial value with the power of design. >> reporter: looking for inspiration, he spends time staying with a family in the area. his host, a