Kyoto Marubeni

We have crafted a cap using Nishijin-ori Kinran fabric, a luxurious textile woven in Nishijin, Kyoto—a renowned district famous for its high-quality fabrics. Traditionally used for the costumes of Kyo Ningyo and Hina Ningyo (traditional Japanese festival dolls), Kinran fabric exudes elegance and cultural richness.

Our aim was to create a fresh and stylish item that allows people to enjoy the beauty of Nishijin-ori Kinran fabric in their everyday lives. Each design woven into obi sashes and kimono carries auspicious meanings and heartfelt wishes for the wearer's happiness.

The cap features symbolic patterns with deep cultural significance:

"Asanoha" (Hemp Leaf): Represents strong vitality and protection against evil. 

"Kikkō (Tortoiseshell): Symbolizes longevity, stability, and harmony. 

"Karakusa" (Arabesque): Stands for prosperity and the flourishing of future generations.

This cap is more than just an accessory—it's a timeless piece infused with tradition, meaning, and beauty.

Kyoto Marubeni Co., Ltd. is a kimono manufacturing and sales company established in 1977, inheriting the kimono business, the founding trade of the Marubeni Corporation, from its Kyoto branch office. 

Since Marubeni's founding in 1858, Kyoto Marubeni has built a strong network with kimono production regions and artisans across Japan, supported by over 160 years of history and industry-leading design and planning capabilities. 

We offer a wide range of traditional and contemporary Japanese garments, including: 

- Artistically crafted, high-end traditional kimonos 

- Modern kimonos designed for contemporary lifestyles 

- Furisode (formal long-sleeved kimonos) reflecting the latest trends

- Hakama for graduation ceremonies 

- Kimonos for Shichi-Go-San (traditional milestone ceremonies for children)

- Yukata (casual summer kimonos)

With a deep respect for tradition and an eye for innovation, Kyoto Marubeni continues to share the beauty of Japanese kimono culture with the world. 

Nishijin-ori from Kyoto boasts a history of 550 years. During the Muromachi period, organized groups of weavers emerged, and demand for their textiles increased significantly. 

However, the Ōnin War (1467–1477), a conflict that divided Japan, devastated both the city of Kyoto and its textile industry. 

After the war, weavers who had been scattered across the country returned to Kyoto. They resumed their craft in the area where the Western Army had once set up camp during the conflict—an area that came to be known as "Nishijin" (Western Encampment). 

The deep determination and resilience of these returning weavers laid the foundation for what we now know as Nishijin-ori, a textile tradition that continues to thrive and embody their enduring spirit of revival.