Inheriting Tradition, the Future of Art Textiles Continues to Evolve

Founded in 1688 (the first year of the Genroku era) in Nishijin, Kyoto, as a weaver purveying to large temples. Supported by aristocrats, the samurai class, and wealthy merchants, it boasts a glorious history of bearing Kyoto's textile culture, achieving overwhelming luxury and beauty alongside numerous artisans. Today, it handles many collaborations with overseas luxury brands and develops innovative textiles for the world. By interweaving tradition with innovation in diverse fields such as interiors, fashion, and cosmetics, it challenges itself to create new products—and new value.