Marugame Kasuri Orimono
A weaving company in Hirokawa, Fukuoka that handles all processes in-house—from yarn dyeing and weaving to sewing and sales.
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A new work featuring tsumami-dyeing, awarded the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Prize
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The tsumami-dyeing process, in which dye is partially applied by rubbing it into the fabric.
Marugame Kasuri Orimono is a weaving company founded in the early Meiji period that has produced Kurume kasuri in Hirokawa Town, Fukuoka, for five generations. It manages all processes in-house—from yarn dyeing and weaving to sewing and sales—developing products that combine traditional craftsmanship with colors and designs suited to contemporary sensibilities.
In addition to fabric wholesale, the company also produces and sells its own apparel and other finished products. It actively explores original patterns and expressions, conveying the appeal of Kurume kasuri to a wide range of generations by integrating tradition with new designs and applications.
Features
- Strength: Integrated production system (dyeing, weaving, sewing, and sales)
- Strength: Strong expressive capability for fashion (bold patterns and multi-color designs)
- Strength: Unique techniques such as tsumami-dyeing
- Strength: Capability to develop and deliver finished products
- Challenge: Increased cost and complexity due to multi-step processes
- Challenge: Not suited for mass production or low-cost competition
Our Abilities
Integrated craftsmanship for bold, fashion-forward kasuri
- Integrated in-house production (dyeing–weaving–sewing)
- Full control of the entire process enables consistent quality and flexible design development.
- Tsumami-dyeing technique
- A method of partially applying dye to create nuanced, painterly patterns beyond conventional kasuri expressions.
- Multi-color dyeing and pattern coordination
- Skill in handling complex, multi-step dyeing to achieve rich, layered color compositions.
- Fabric design for apparel applications
- Expertise in creating bold patterns and color schemes suited for clothing and fashion products.
- Product development from fabric to finished goods
- Capability to translate textiles into garments and other products, expanding value beyond fabric production.
Reimagining Kurume Kasuri Through Integrated Craftsmanship
We are committed to preserving the tradition of Kurume kasuri while expanding its expression into forms suited to the present day. By engaging in every process—from dyeing and weaving to sewing—we seek to bring out the full potential of the material and pursue new colors, patterns, and textures.
We also aim to deliver kasuri not only as fabric, but as products to be worn and enjoyed in everyday life. Rooted in tradition yet not bound by convention, we continue to create new possibilities for kasuri through free-thinking ideas and solid craftsmanship.
