What Kiriko does

Kiriko Made is a privately held lifestyle brand founded in 2013 in Portland, Oregon, that designs, curates, and sells traditional Japanese textiles, apparel, and home goods. The company produces its proprietary Kiriko Original line by hand in Portland using traditional Japanese craft techniques — Sashiko stitching, Boro patchwork, Shibori resist-dyeing, Katazome rice-paste dyeing, Kasuri ikat, Chusen piece-dyeing, and Tsutsugaki cone-dyeing — informed by the Japanese Mottainai philosophy of wasting nothing. Beyond its in-house production, Kiriko operates as a multi-brand specialty retailer curating over 20 Japanese reproduction brands (Kapital, Momotaro Jeans, Sugar Cane, Studio D'Artisan, Pherrow's, Orslow, Warehouse & Co, 45RPM) and authentic vintage Japanese garments (Ainu robes, Noragi, Happi, Haori), alongside partner-brand capsule collections with ToK, Boet, and Prospective Flow.

The company operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market through a Shopify-powered global e-commerce storefront (kirikomade.com), a single physical retail location in Portland, OR using Shopify POS, and a wholesale program serving resellers. Its catalog spans roughly 1,200+ SKUs across Apparel (outerwear, tops, bottoms, dresses), Accessories (hats, scarves, bandanas, bags, jewelry, socks), Home & Office, and Kitchen & Dining, with pricing ranging from $28 (bandanas) to $8,500 (Vintage Ainu Robe) and a typical mid-range of $100-$400. Sub-brands include Kiriko Original (proprietary apparel/accessories), Kokoro Original (kitchen and wellness), and Wa-Modern (contemporary Japanese-garment interpretations). Marketing is executed via Instagram and Facebook organic social, a Journal blog with seasonal lookbooks, email newsletters, and a dedicated press section; no paid performance channels, enterprise B2B contracts, or disclosed AI/ML capabilities are evidenced.

Revenue is generated entirely through one-time product sales (e-commerce, retail, wholesale) and gift cards; no subscription or membership model is observed. No venture capital or private equity funding is disclosed, and ownership, management team, and revenue figures are not publicly stated. Customer segmentation is horizontal across Japanese heritage enthusiasts, sustainable fashion consumers, workwear/denim enthusiasts, and Japanese lifestyle buyers, served through dispersed long-tail transactions rather than concentrated enterprise accounts.

Name

Kiriko

Legal name

Kiriko Made

Website

https://kirikomade.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Kiriko Made is a privately held Portland, Oregon lifestyle brand founded in 2013 that designs, produces, and curates traditional Japanese textiles, apparel, and home goods. It sells handmade-in-Portland Kiriko Original products alongside curated Japanese repro and vintage items through DTC e-commerce, retail, and wholesale.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Direct Product Sales (E-commerce): Direct-to-consumer retail sales through kirikomade.com online storefront. Products include Apparel, Accessories, Home & Office, and Kitchen & Dining categories. Revenue generated through one-time product purchases at listed retail prices.
2. Direct Product Sales (Retail): Physical retail sales at Portland, OR location. Same product categories as e-commerce with in-person customer service.
3. Gift Cards: Digital and physical gift cards available for purchase, driving future revenue and customer retention.
4. Wholesale: B2B wholesale channel available through dedicated wholesale page on website, supplying retailers with Kiriko products.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Kiriko Made designs, produces, and curates traditional Japanese textile apparel, accessories, home goods, and kitchenware. The company operates proprietary sub-brands (Kiriko Original, Kiriko Custom, Kokoro Original) that manufacture handmade goods in Portland, Oregon, alongside a curated assortment of vintage Japanese garments and partner-brand reproduction labels, sold direct-to-consumer both online and through a Portland storefront.

Product overview

Kiriko is a lifestyle brand selling traditional Japanese textiles and garments, handmade in Portland, Oregon since 2013. The company operates a multi-category e-commerce platform offering a curated mix of proprietary products (Kiriko Original, Kiriko Custom, Kokoro Original sub-brands) alongside partner brands (Wa Modern, ToK/Tools of Kenes, Prospective Flow) and curated third-party Japanese reproduction brands. Product categories span Apparel (outerwear, tops, bottoms, dresses), Accessories (hats, scarves, bags, jewelry, socks), Home & Office, and Kitchen & Dining. The brand specializes in Japanese textile traditions including sashiko stitching, boro patchwork, shibori dyeing, indigo coloring, and techniques like chusen zome and katazome. The company also curates Japanese reproduction brands (Kapital, Momotaro, Sugar Cane, Pherrow's, Studio D'Artisan) and authentic vintage Japanese garments (haori, noragi, happi jackets). E-commerce platform powered by Shopify.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Kiriko Original: The company's primary in-house brand featuring apparel, accessories, and home goods made with Japanese textile techniques including sashiko, shibori, and boro methods.
• Kokoro Original
• ToK (Talon of Kyoto)
• Wa-Modern
• Prospective Flow

Products and services

• Kiriko Original
• Kiriko Custom
• Kokoro Original
• Japanese Repro Collection
• Japanese Vintage Collection Hand-selected, one-of-a-kind vintage Japanese garments and textiles including Sashiko, Boro, Ainu, and related traditional pieces, offered as individual units through kirikomade.com.
• Gift Cards

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HariominorOthersJapanese glassmaking company featured in Kiriko's Kitchen & Dining collection. Hario offers heatproof glass kitchen and brewing tools, backed by over a century of Japanese glassmaking heritage. Kiriko curates and sells Hario products including Glass Pickle Makers and tea accessories.
• KnitwinminorOthersJapanese knitwear brand established in Nara, Japan in 1950. Specializes in timeless quality knitwear made from natural fibers. Kiriko features Knitwin products in their accessories collection, including boot socks and knit accessories.
• ToK (Terms of Kyoto)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for Kiriko x ToK capsule collections. Products include Lantern Pants (Sunflower Chijimi, Kurume Weave, Tsumugi Weave varieties), Long Dresses, and Pocket Dresses. Deep collaboration creating unique pieces blending both brands' aesthetics.
• BoetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration partner for jewelry and accessories. Boet x Kiriko collections include Boro Collar Necklaces (Silk Kimono variations) and Bracelets using vintage washed indigo and Katazome fabrics. Unique pieces combining Boet's jewelry expertise with Kiriko's textile heritage.
• Kokoro OriginalcoreOthersKiriko's sister/sub-brand focused on kitchen and dining goods. Products include Bamboo Bottle and Tea Infuser (Dragon design), Teakwood Kitchenware Set. Branded distinctly from Kiriko Original.
• Prospective FlowcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounded by three brothers, Prospective Flow is a Japanese heritage-inspired modern apparel brand. Collaboration pieces include Skirts (Chaku in multiple colors), Pants (Kaze Sashiko in Rust), and other items. Both brands share Japanese heritage aesthetic values.
• Wasi WasiminorOthersJapanese tabi sock brand featured in Kiriko's accessories collection. Products include various Tabi Socks designs featuring traditional Japanese motifs (Wind God Fujin, Thunder God Raijin, Gashadokuro, Under the Wave off Kanagawa, Ito Jakuchu Gunzei-zu).
• Kobo OrizaminorOthersJapanese textile brand specializing in scarves and knit accessories. Products featured include Linen Cotton Tenugui scarves, Knit Caps, Wool Blanket Shawls, and Snoods. Nara-based with focus on textile quality.
• VermicularminorOthersJapanese cookware brand featured in Kitchen & Dining collection. Products include Frying Pans (Egg & Toast Pan, 28cm), Pot (Musui-kamado). Premium Japanese-made cookware with wooden handles.
• Japanese Repro Brands (Various)coreOthersKiriko curates and sells Japanese Repro products from brands including Kapital, Momotaro, Sugar Cane, Studio D'Artisan, Pherrow's, Orslow, Warehouse & Co, and 20+ other Japanese repro denim and workwear manufacturers.
• ShopifycoreTechnology or IntegrationE-commerce platform powering kirikomade.com online store and Shopify POS for retail location. Provides e-commerce infrastructure, payment processing, and point-of-sale system.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Corlection: US-based retailer focused on Japanese heritage, military repro, and workwear. Overlaps with Kiriko's repro and vintage collections in target customer and brand mix.
• Blue Owl Workshop: Portland-based curated retailer specializing in Japanese repro denim, workwear, and heritage textiles. Direct overlap with Kiriko's curation model, Portland location, and Japanese heritage aesthetic, making it the most geographically and conceptually comparable peer.
• Benzak Denim Developers: Dutch-based denim brand and retailer with strong ties to Japanese mills and heritage craft. Comparable blend of own-brand production and curated premium denim assortment targeting enthusiast customers.
• Standard & Strange: Curated menswear retailer with strong emphasis on Japanese heritage, workwear, and artisan-made goods. Comparable curation-led DTC model targeting an overlapping Japanese heritage enthusiast persona.
• 3sixteen: NYC-based brand and retailer with deep roots in Japanese repro denim and heritage textiles, including collaborations with Japanese mills. Comparable blend of own-brand production and curated third-party assortment.
• Self Edge: Multi-city US retailer curating premium Japanese denim and workwear brands (including many of the same labels Kiriko carries). Directly comparable curated Japanese repro business model serving denim and heritage enthusiasts.
• 45R: Japanese heritage clothing brand emphasizing natural-dye textiles, indigo, and traditional construction. Comparable artisanal approach and shared customer demographic.
• The Real McCoy's: Japanese reproduction brand specializing in vintage American workwear and military garments. Comparable Japanese repro positioning, shared retail channel overlap.
• Kapital: Iconic Japanese heritage brand featured in Kiriko's catalog. Overlaps in Boro, Sashiko, Indigo, and traditional craft techniques, and Kiriko explicitly curates Kapital's full range.

Broad incumbents

• Visvim: Established, premium Japanese heritage brand with global reach. Comparable aesthetic and customer base, though at a significantly larger scale and broader portfolio than Kiriko.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/kirikomade
• Instagraminstagram.com/kirikomade
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kiriko-made-inc

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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