A Single Thread Weaves Stories of Time and the Soul
At Kuwano Shinken Sangyo Co., Ltd., we dedicate ourselves each day to carrying the textile traditions of Kurume into the future. Our corporate philosophy is simple yet profound: From a single thread, we create value that connects eras and hearts. For us, craftsmanship is more than simply making products. It is the act of pouring skill and passion into each thread, born from the hands of artisans, and weaving it into a warm, tangible mono—a Japanese word that can mean “thing,” “product,” or “creation.” That mono then passes into the hands of its user, bringing comfort and joy to daily life, and becoming a quiet presence that connects hearts. We are committed not only to preserving tradition, but also to embracing new technologies and continuously challenging ourselves to craft products that meet the needs of today. Each piece of cloth, each garment, gently links the spirit of artisans of the past with the lives of people in the future. To wrap yourself in our fabrics is to wrap yourself in warmth—and in time itself. This is the craftsmanship we at Kuwano Shinken Sangyo Co., Ltd. aspire to.
Our fabrics are woven with threads colored using the Chikugo dyeing method, celebrated for its even coloration, vivid hues, and resistance to fading. We offer a wide range of patterns and weaving techniques. Building on the legacy of Kurume Shima-ori (a traditional weaving style) handed down since the Meiji era, we create stripes and plaids, dobby weaves produced by manipulating the loom’s frame, and textured shibori weaves with raised patterns formed through special thread arrangements. From traditional Japanese to contemporary styles, our fabrics can be tailored to any purpose or need. In addition, the flexibility to freely select warp threads makes it possible to weave extra-wide fabrics of 140 cm or more.
Traditional Japanese garments such as happi coats, jinbei, samue, and monpe, allo of which originated as are crafted from natural cotton, providing refreshing coolness and warmth comparable to synthetic fibers. Moreover, our integrated infrastructure, encompassing weaving, pattern making, sewing, and inspection, allows for highly flexible production.
An original brand offering traditional Japanese home
and work wear—such as samue, jinbei,
and monpe—along with aprons, tunics, shirts, and more.
Our high end line of clothing items in vibrant colors,
made possible through collaborations with dyeing artisans in the Chikugo region, with elevated silhouettes of traditional homewear.