The Joy of Tying the Techniques of Historic Treasures as Modern Kumihimo

Since its founding in Ueno Ikenohata in 1652, it has continued to make kumihimo (braided cords) through hand-dyeing and hand-braiding. The techniques and designs challenging new works based on years of cultural property research are one and only. Among Japanese attire enthusiasts, it has an established reputation for its delicate texture created by craftsmanship and its comfortable tying feel. Kumihimo classes are held in various places, and at the Kagurazaka store, the museum and kumihimo experiences are gaining popularity among visitors to Japan. The Ueno main store mainly sells Japanese attire items lined with a variety of obijime, while the Kagurazaka store primarily sells Western attire items. They also respond to special orders such as interior decorations and art pieces.