WRISTWEAR THAT CONNECTS JAPANESE TRADITION WITH THE WORLD.
MUSUBU PROJECT.
Our aim is to show the world the traditional crafts that live on in every corner of Japan. “MUSUBU” is the project that connects the unique craftsmanship of Japan with people around the world, in the form of wristwear. From the hands of master artisans to the wrists of people the world over, we offer authentic quality with a story to tell. Piece by piece, we are turning Knot’s philosophy into reality, “connecting Japan and the world through wristwear”.
Our aim is to show the world the traditional crafts that live on in every corner of Japan. “MUSUBU” is the project that connects the unique craftsmanship of Japan with people around the world, in the form of wristwear. From the hands of master artisans to the wrists of people the world over, we offer authentic quality with a story to tell. Piece by piece, we are turning Knot’s philosophy into reality, “connecting Japan and the world through wristwear”.
Kanto
TOCHIGI LEATHER Co., Ltd.
Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture
MIYAGAWA PRECISION LLC.
Daigomachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture
NAGASAWA BELT KOGYO LLC.
Katsushika City, Tokyo Prefecture
KUBO SEISAKUJO Co., Ltd.
Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture
FUJITOYO KOGYOJO LLC.
Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture
OKUBO SHOTEN
Taito Ward, Tokyo
Tohoku
SELECTRA Co. Ltd.
Semboku, Akita
Located in Akita prefecture, Selectra is one of the country’s few remaining long-established watch assembly plants. Equipped with a clean room, a rarity even in Japan, the factory has specialized in assembling and repairing luxury watches for major watch manufacturers for many years.
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BEARS MIYAGI FIRST FACTORY Co. Ltd.
Tome, Miyagi
A long-established strap manufacturing facility with proven technology and expertise. Through skills honed over generations, the exquisite details in its edges, stitches, and engravings are the marks of esteemed professionals.
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HAYASHI SEIKI SEIZO Co. Ltd.
Sukagawa, Fukushima
This is a manufacturer that boasts world class precision metal processing technology. Having made watch cases since its inception, it now produces cases for Japan’s highest quality watches.
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AIZU LACQUERWARE BY SHINICHI OTAKE, TRADITIONAL ARTISAN
Aizuwakamatsu, Fukushima
A traditional artisan of Aizu lacquerware whose style harnesses his exceptional technical skills and originality, bringing Japanese tradition and craftsmanship to the dials of Knot watches.
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TOCHIGI LEATHER Co. Ltd.
Tochigi, Tochigi
Established in 1937, Tochigi Leather is renowned for being “one of a kind”, thanks to its wholly natural vegetable tanning process.
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FUJITOYO KOGYOJO LLC
Sumida, Tokyo
Founded in 1960, this reptile leather tannery has its own factory in the Sumida ward of Tokyo. Specializing in exotic leather, it has revamped its in-house techniques to create crocodile leather that has a natural hue, opacity, and rich texture, bringing the ancient methods into the present.
FG-TRENTE
Sumida, Tokyo
A team of skilled artisans led by Nobuaki Fujisawa, Japan’s leading expert in patina dyeing. Specializing in finishing, re-dyeing, and patina coloring of leather goods, as well as dyeing and recoloring leather products and shoes.
OKUBO SHOTEN, KUNIO OKUBO
Taito, Tokyo
A leather craftsman with some 70 years of experience and the inventor of Sukimo Leather – a unique material available uniquely for one generation.
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MAKITA SHOTEN Co. Ltd.
Nishikatsura, Yamanashi
Established in 1866, Makita Shoten has been weaving beautiful umbrella fabrics for over 150 years, and is the preferred umbrella manufacturer of the Imperial House of Japan.
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INDEN YAMAMOTO Co. Ltd.
Kofu, Yamanashi
Founded in 1955, home to the only certified traditional craftsman for Inden technique, and now passing down the art to the next generation.
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SHINDO Co. Ltd.
Awara, Fukui
From Fukui to the world, Shindo’s weaving, knitting and dyeing techniques continue to delight. Its unique technology, used in applications from decorative ribbons to the carbon material of jet engines, offers endless possibilities for wristwear.
Hakuichi
Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture
Founded in 1975, Hakuichi champions the fusion of tradition and innovation, preserving artisanal techniques while continually finding new ways to apply them.
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SHOWEN KUMIHIMO LLC
Uji, Kyoto
Founded in Kyoto in 1948, Showen Kumihimo continues to find new applications for its signature braided patterns to this day, creating elegant products from fine Japanese silk.
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KIMOTO LEATHER FACTORY Co. Ltd.
Tatsuno, Hyogo
“We want to focus on not only the color, but also the quality of the inside that we cannot see” – an enthusiastic Himeji leather tanner who continues to create each and every piece with pride.
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SAKAMOTO SHOTEN
Himeji, Hyogo
Preserving Traditional Techniques in the Pursuit of Strength and Beauty.
The Only Tanner Producing Himeji Kurozan Leather.
Chugoku
TAKATA ORIMONO Co. Ltd.
Kurashiki, Okayama
Established in 1893 in Kurashiki, overlooking the Seto Inland Sea, Takada Orimono continues to explore new possibilities for Tatami trim while honoring Japanese traditions and culture.
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TAKEYARI Co. Ltd.
Kurashiki, Okayama
Established in 1888, Takeyari has been weaving the world’s strongest canvas for more than 130 years, exploring the infinite possibilities of canvas through tradition and advanced technology.
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KAIHARA Co. Ltd.
Fukuyama, Hiroshima
The industry-leading pioneer of Japanese fabric for over 130 years, famed for their original Bingo Kasuri material and now combining both traditional and cutting-edge technology to create premium denim.
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Seishoku Co. Ltd.
Okayama, Okayama
A tried-and-tested dyeing technique dating back to the year 1880, now evolved in the form of NUNOUS – a next-generation material made from upcycling off-spec fabric.
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CHIKUZEN ORIMONO Co. Ltd.
Fukuoka, Fukuoka
Established in 1949, Chikuzen Orimono uses its traditional knowledge and techniques to produce Hakata-ori, a traditional craft with a history spanning nearly 800 years.
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