Hakata Takumi crafts

What Hakata Takumi crafts does

Hakata Takumi Kougei Co., Ltd. (株式会社はかた匠工芸) is a Fukuoka, Japan-based traditional craft manufacturer of Hakata-Ori (博多織) silk textiles, founded in its current form in 2007 with corporate roots dating to 1955. The company hand-weaves high-density obi sashes and related silk textiles using a 777-year-old technique, employing 9 nationally certified Traditional Craftspeople with a combined 300+ years of experience. Proprietary methods include the Takumiori (匠織) dual-reed weaving system, the Kyuhyaku technique using 8,640 warp threads for gradient weaving, and the YUTAKA wide-width loom (75cm) developed by master craftsman Sakai Yutaka. The product portfolio covers traditional obi sub-lines (Saganishiki, Syunkasyuto, Enuki, Yazaemon, Paisley, Karakusa, Karakusa, Suirei) and Hakata-Eori artistic textiles including Chōjū-giga folding screens, ukiyo-e collaborations, and warrior painting reproductions. The company operates a men's kimono specialty sub-brand, Ginza SAMURAI, with a flagship retail store in Ginza, Tokyo and an e-commerce storefront (ginza-samurai.shop), offering KATANA, KABUTO, and OTOKOGI lines using proprietary kabechirimen crape silk. Yano Research Institute ranked the company No. 1 in domestic production volume for Hakata-Ori bag obi in fiscal 2017.

Revenue is generated through one-time direct-to-consumer sales of bespoke obi sashes, higher-margin art textiles sold as cultural/heritage objects, and complete men's kimono outfit retail. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers are routed to direct inquiry or showroom consultation. The company sells primarily through its own channels (Ginza retail, headquarters showroom in Ōnojō, Fukuoka, and the e-commerce site) and supplements with cultural exhibitions, in-person events, and regional seminars. Named institutional clients/recipients include the Victoria and Albert Museum, the Japanese Embassy in London, and Kunōsan Tōshōgū Shrine; the Vatican received Hakata-Ori vestments in 1993. The company is a member of the Hakata-Ori Industrial Association and has been a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nihon Wasou Holdings since October 2019, following its delisting from the Tokyo Stock Exchange TOKYO PRO Market in April 2019.

Name

Hakata Takumi crafts

Legal name

株式会社はかた匠工芸

Website

https://takumikougei.jp

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Hakata Takumi Kougei is a Japanese traditional craft manufacturer producing hand-woven Hakata-Ori silk obi sashes and Hakata-Eori picture textiles, and operates the Ginza SAMURAI men's kimono retail sub-brand. A wholly-owned subsidiary of Nihon Wasou Holdings, it serves modern Japanese men and cultural institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Traditional Japanese Silk Textiles

NAICS

Broadwoven Fabric Mills (31321), Textile Mills (313)

SIC

Broadwoven Fabric Mills, Man Made Fiber & Silk (2221), Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600)

akta.pro industry

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Greige Woven Fabric Mills

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Fabric & Textile Mills (Woven/Knitted/Nonwoven)

Keywords

• Silk obi weaving
• Traditional Japanese textiles
• Hand-woven kimono fabrics
• Hakata-Ori production
• Men's kimono retail

Headquarters

HQ city

Onojo

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hakata-Ori Textile Manufacturing and Sales: Design and hand-weave Hakata-Ori obi sashes and related silk textiles using traditional techniques. Products include formal bag obi, casual obi, and the proprietary Takumiori collection. Revenue is generated through direct sales at showrooms, the Ginza Samurai retail store, and the online shopping site.
2. Hakata-Eori Art Textiles (博多絵織): Production and sale of artistic woven textiles depicting traditional and contemporary imagery (e.g., Chōjū-jinbutsu giga screens, ukiyo-e collaborations, warrior paintings). These are higher-margin artistic pieces sold as art objects.
3. Men's Kimono Retail – 銀座SAMURAI: Operation of the 'Ginza Samurai' men's kimono specialty store offering complete kimono outfits and accessories under brands KATANA, KABUTO, and OTOKOGI. Sells directly to consumers through a physical retail location in Ginza, Tokyo and an e-commerce site.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hakata Takumi Kougei manufactures and sells traditional hand-woven Hakata-Ori silk obi sashes and Hakata-Eori picture textiles using techniques with high-density warp threads (up to 8,640 threads). The company operates a Ginza SAMURAI men's kimono retail brand offering coordinated traditional Japanese menswear. Products are sold directly through retail stores, showrooms, e-commerce, and international exhibitions to individual consumers and cultural institutions.

Product overview

Hakata Takumi Kougei is a traditional craft manufacturer specializing in Hakata-ori silk weaving obi (belts) and Hakata-eori picture textiles. The company operates two core product lines: Hakata-Ori (博多織), producing traditional obi with various sub-lines including Saganishiki, Syunkasyuto, Enuki, Takumiori, Yazaemon, Paisley, Karakusa, Kyuhyaku, and Suirei; and Hakata-Eori (博多絵織), creating artistic picture woven textiles such as Chōjyū Giga screens, Nakamura Tosen series, and Ukiyoe collaborations. Additionally, the company operates Ginza SAMURAI (銀座SAMURAI), a men's kimono specialty sub-brand offering KATANA, KABUTO, and OTOKOGI product lines for modern men's fashion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hakata-Ori (博多織) Silk Obi Sashes Traditional Hakata silk obi sashes hand-woven using high-density warp threads (3,000–8,640 threads), known for exceptional thickness, durability, and stiffness that prevents loosening when tied. The product line includes sub-collections: Saganishiki (100% Mitsumata washi paper, METI-certified), Syunkasyuto (all-season), Enuki (formal-to-casual color combinations), Takumiori (proprietary dual-osa technique), Yazaemon (Kamakura-period tribute pattern), Paisley (Persian/Indian classical), Karakusa (7,000 warp threads), Kyuhyaku (8,640 warp threads, ultimate fineness), and Suirei (improved loom kimono fabric). Targeted at traditional Japanese formal wear consumers for ceremonial occasions.
• Hakata-Eori (博多絵織) Picture Textiles Artistic woven textiles produced on the proprietary YUTAKA wide-width loom (75cm), depicting traditional and contemporary imagery. Product series include Chōjū-giga folding screens (adapting the national treasure from Takao Temple), Nakamura Tosen natural-themed artworks, Ukiyoe Kobo collaborations with Moeseido (contemporary ukiyo-e), and Kojyo Masayuki warrior paintings reproduced in weaving. Targeted at art collectors, museums, and cultural institutions seeking museum-quality Japanese textile art.
• Ginza SAMURAI (銀座SAMURAI) Men's Kimono Retail Brand Men's kimono specialty brand providing total coordination of men's kimono as modern fashion items. Operates the Ginza SAMURAI retail store in Tokyo (Ginza Five 2F) and the ginza-samurai.shop e-commerce site. Offers three product lines: KATANA (original 'Omeshi' fabric with ~30 fabric types for custom men's kimono suits), KABUTO (crisp silk set with shippo-hanabishi patterns for casual men's kimono), and OTOKOGI (traditional Japanese men's clothing representing functional beauty). Targeted at modern Japanese men seeking kimono as contemporary fashion.

Quantifiable outcome

• No. 1 domestic production volume for Hakata-Ori bag obi in Japan (2017, per Yano Research Institute)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Nihon Wasou Holdings (日本和装ホールディングス株式会社)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2019In October 2019, Hakata Takumi Kougei became a wholly owned subsidiary of Nihon Wasou Holdings through a share exchange. The company is integrated into the Nihon Wasou Holdings group, which includes related businesses in kimono styling, education, and distribution. The group includes Nichikure Co. (ニチクレ), Mainstage Inc., and Samurai Co. Ltd.
• Hakata-Ori Industrial Association (博多織工業組合)coreOthersThe company is a member of the Hakata-Ori Industrial Association (博多織工業組合), which works to promote the development and modernization of Hakata-Ori craftspeople and businesses, maintain quality standards, and protect the integrity of the Hakata-Ori designation.
• Moeseido (萌生堂) – Ukiyoe StudiocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHakata Takumi Kougei collaborates with Moeseido, a general incorporated association that creates contemporary ukiyo-e designs. Hakata-Eori art textiles feature Moeseido's modern ukiyo-e works (e.g., Guren Kazua, Devilman), combining two traditional crafts in a new product category.
• Kojyo Masayuki (こうじょう雅之) – Warrior PainterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe company weaves Kojyo Masayuki's '武人画' (warrior paintings) into Hakata-Eori textiles, faithfully reproducing the ink gradients and powerful brushstrokes of the warrior artist using traditional Hakata-Ori weaving techniques.
• MONO JapanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHakata Takumi Kougei exhibited its Hakata-Eori products at MONO Japan in Amsterdam, Netherlands in February 2018, as part of the Japanese Pavilion, introducing European audiences to the craft.
• MIDDLE EAST GAMES CON / AnifestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe company participated in the Japanese Pavilion '雅 MIYABI' at MIDDLE EAST GAMES CON/Anifest in Abu Dhabi, UAE (October 2018), displaying Hakata-Eori products to regional audiences.
• Japan Expo (Paris)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn July 2017, Hakata Takumi Kougei exhibited Chōjū-jinbutsu giga folding screens and other Hakata-Eori works at Japan Expo in Paris, France, reaching European fans of Japanese culture and anime.
• Hyper Japan (London)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerIn November 2017, the company showcased its Chōjū-jinbutsu giga Hakata-Eori folding screens and other works at Hyper Japan in London.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Direct peers

• HOSOO Co., Ltd. Kyoto-based modern Japanese textile innovator producing contemporary textiles using traditional Nishijin techniques. Direct peer in preserving and modernizing traditional Japanese silk textile craft, with similar business model combining heritage techniques with contemporary product development and international market focus.
• Sansa Co., Ltd. Kyoto-based traditional Japanese textile manufacturer with heritage craft positioning. Direct peer in the Japanese heritage silk textile category, with similar product mix of obi and related traditional textiles serving the formal wear and cultural institution markets.
• Marumitsu Textile Co., Ltd. Kyoto-based traditional Japanese textile manufacturer with similar product lines including silk woven fabrics and obi. Direct peer in the heritage Japanese textile category, with comparable production techniques (weaving) and traditional customer base in formal Japanese wear markets.
• Tomihiro Sangyo Co., Ltd. Producer of Yuki tsumugi, another traditional Japanese silk textile craft with government designation. Direct peer as a heritage silk weaving company with similar business model of preserving traditional techniques, similar government craft designation, and overlapping customer base in formal Japanese wear.
• Tatsumura Textile Co., Ltd. (Tatsumura Seiko): Major Kyoto-based traditional Japanese silk textile manufacturer producing Nishijin-ori brocade and obi. Direct peer as a heritage silk weaving company with similar product categories (obi, traditional silk fabrics), government-designated craft status, and high-end cultural customer base including museums and formal occasions.
• Chiso Co., Ltd. Famous traditional Kyoto-based textile company producing high-end kimono and obi with centuries of heritage. Direct peer as a heritage Japanese textile brand with similar positioning in traditional formal wear and overlapping customer base of cultural institutions, museums, and traditional consumers.
• Domyo Co., Ltd. Traditional Japanese textile maker with similar craft heritage focus. Direct peer in traditional Japanese textile manufacturing, with comparable product portfolio (silk textiles, obi) and customer base in formal wear and cultural textiles across Japan.

Emerging players

• Rumi Rock, Inc. Modern kimono brand (New York-based) making Japanese traditional wear fashion-forward for international contemporary consumers. Emerging player with similar mission of repositioning kimono as modern fashion, but contrasting business model (mass-market ready-to-wear vs. craft heritage) and target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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