Modern Japan is in an age of overabundance and disposable culture. However, kimonos are a one-of-a-kind item in the world, created through an astonishing number of processes and with layers of emotion.
“Mai-on” proposes a shift from an “age of wearing” to an “age of appreciating,” a shift that does not discard Japanese culture, but instead moves towards a new era, and will help you design a unique space that makes use of our world-class technology.

In today’s world where productivity is emphasized and mass-produced products are in abundance, kimonos are one-of-a-kind pieces, made using traditional techniques and with no two alike.
Re-upcycling these fabrics and breathing new life into them will harmonize with the circular society of the future and create a new genre in spaces that welcome customers from all over the world.

Some of the artisanal techniques behind the delicate embroidery and vibrant colors of antique kimonos are being lost due to a decline in the number of artisans.
By reviving unused kimonos as fabric products, we can pass on these world-class techniques in a form suitable for modern spaces.

Japan is a country with a deep-rooted culture of enjoying the four seasons, and is known worldwide for giving colors names that evoke the seasons.
Mai-on kimono products, decorated with traditional Japanese colors, bring a sense of the seasons to spaces where people gather, and express the spirit of hospitality that allows people to enjoy time and space simply by being there.

Fabric made from a single kimono completely changes the look of a space while maintaining a unified atmosphere of colors and patterns.
Discerning customers will notice the high quality, and the genuine spirit of hospitality will be conveyed to visitors from overseas.
We will listen to your image of the space and colors, and propose an image that is further developed using carefully selected kimonos that harmonize with the overall atmosphere.

Influenced by my mother’s dancing, I became attracted to the “spirit of Japan.”
The fabrics I make from beautiful kimonos and obi sashes have an exciting, heart-pounding feel to them, so I named it “Maine” – a play on the word “mine.”
Even if something may be worthless to someone, a kimono made with Japan’s wonderful traditional techniques can be brought back to life with modern technology as “mine (something for us modern people).”

We collect the kimono from our trading partners and check its condition, including the type and any damage.

After carefully sorting by color and material, the items are stored. After that, we hold a meeting to discuss and match the patterns, and ask the respective specialist contractors to do the sewing and installation.

[Cooperating contractors]
●Hydroframe shop　●Architecture/construction company　●Japanese dressmaker, etc.

Product completion

●Cushions
●Table runners and table centers
●Placemat
●Bed liners
●Hanging scrolls
●Frames, etc.