Kiyoe

The father and son team behind our popular noren and tapestry collection use traditional methods of indigo and sumi ink dyeing to create beautiful works that hang in homes around the world. The father, Kiyoe Masau, is a self-taught, first-generation indigo artisan. His son, Kiyoe Junichi, uses stenciled dyeing techniques with soot-based ink pigments.

Masao Kiyoe, Maker of Indigo Wall Pieces

Teras

TERAS is a creative brand established within a welfare facility that supports employment for people with disabilities. By bridging welfare, craft, and lifestyle, we create new forms of expression through traditional Japanese techniques such as sashiko and boro.

Miyashin

Carrying on the tradition of chirimen silk design that the Kyōtango city of Kyoto prefecture is famous for, Miyashin has been weaving fabric for kimono since the Meiji era. Their work is recognized for their modern and ambitious techniques, and their specialization with wide chirimen silk sets them apart.

Nibutani works

Nibutani Works' mission is to create sustainable jobs for young Ainu artisans and preserve Ainu crafts for the next generation. Founded by Kayano Kimihiro — the grandson of Kayano Shigeru, the first Ainu politician to serve in the Diet of Japan — he works to deepen public understanding and appreciation for Ainu culture.

SHOBIEN

Founded in 1963, this studio was established in Kyoto by Katsumi Kanbayashi, who inherited the traditional dyeing technique of Roketsuzome, a method with over 1,200 years of history. Shobien is the only studio in Kyoto specializing in wide-format Roketsuzome dyeing, garnering high acclaim from around the world.

Takaokaya

Founded in 1919, Takaokaya continues to keep its family legacy of handcrafting customized “Kangu” (relaxation products) using time-honored techniques passed from generations of craftsmen. Their mission is to share the joy of "Kutsurogi" (the Japanese Art of Relaxation) with people around the world.