MUSUBU Project

Wristwear that connects Japanese tradition with the world.
MUSUBU Project.

We want to tell the world the tradition of crafts that exist in various parts of Japan. “MUSUBU” is Japan’s unique craftsmanship and people around the world. It is a project that connects in the form of wristwear. From the hands of the craftsman to the arm of the people of the world. Certain quality, along with stories. We will return Knot’s philosophy of “connecting Japan and the world with wristwear”

We want to tell the world the tradition of crafts that exist in various parts of Japan. “MUSUBU” is Japan’s unique craftsmanship and people around the world. It is a project that connects in the form of wristwear. From the hands of the craftsman to the arm of the people of the world. Certain quality, along with stories. We will return Knot’s philosophy of “connecting Japan and the world with wristwear”

Tohoku

SELECTRA Co., Ltd

Semboku City, Akita Prefecture

SELECTRA Co., Ltd

This is one of few currently existing long-standing watch factories in Akita Prefecture. Complete with a clean room, rare even in Japan, the factory has specialized in producing and repairing luxury watches for major watch manufacturers for many years.

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BEARS MIYAGI FIRST FACTORY Co., Ltd<

Tome City, Miyagi Prefecture

BEARS MIYAGI FIRST FACTORY Co., Ltd

A long-standing strap factory proud of its solid skills and experience. Beautiful details such as edges, stitches, and engravings are the marks of accessory professionals.

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HAYASHI SEIKI SEIZO Co., Ltd. HAYASHI SEIKI SEIZO Co., Ltd.

Sukagawa City, Fukushima Prefecture

HAYASHI SEIKI SEIZO Co., Ltd.

This manufacturer boasts world class precision metal processing technology, having made watch cases since its founding, it now produces cases for Japan’s highest quality watches.

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Kanto

TOCHIGI LEATHER Co., Ltd. TOCHIGI LEATHER Co., Ltd.

Tochigi City, Tochigi Prefecture

TOCHIGI LEATHER Co., Ltd.

Established in 1937. Tochigi Leather is called “a rarity in the world” is because it uses only natural vegetable tannin.

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FUJITOYO KOGYOJO LLC.

Sumida City, Tokyo Prefecture

FUJITOYO KOGYOJO LLC.

founded in 1960, is a reptile leather tannery with its own factory in Sumida-ku, Tokyo. Specializing in exotic leather, has revamped its in-house techniques to create crocodile leather that has a natural hue, opacity, and rich texture, bringing those methods into the present.

Chubu

MAKITA SHOTEN Co., Ltd. MAKITA SHOTEN Co., Ltd.

Nishikatsura-cho, Yamanashi Prefecture

MAKITA SHOTEN Co., Ltd.

Established in 1866, this manufacturer has been weaving beautiful umbrella fabric for 150 years. Jacquard woven umbrella material by Makita Shoten, the Imperial household’s preferred umbrella manufacturer.

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Inden Yamamoto Co Ltd.

Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture

Inden Yamamoto Co Ltd.

Founded in 1955, is now home to the sole certified Traditional Craftsman (General), who is passing down this art to the next generation.

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SHINDO Co., Ltd.

Awara city, Fukui Prefecture

SHINDO Co., Ltd.

techniques of weaving, knitting, and dyeing has been continuing to transmit from Fukui to the world. Unique technologies ranging from a single ribbon to the carbon material of a jet engine give wristwear endless possibilities.

Kinki

SHOWEN KUMIHIMO LLC. SHOWEN KUMIHIMO LLC.

Uji City, Kyoto Prefecture

SHOWEN KUMIHIMO LLC.

Founded in Uji, Kyoto in 1948, Showen Kumihimo continues to search for its role in modern times, creating its handicrafts with carefully chosen silk to expand the possibilities of kumihimo cords.

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KIMOTO LEATHER FACTORY KIMOTO LEATHER FACTORY

Tatsuno City, Hyogo Prefecture

KIMOTO LEATHER FACTORY

We want to focus on not only the color, but also the quality of what's inside that we can't see. An up-and-coming tanner of "Himeji Leather" who continues to create each piece with pride.

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Chugoku

TAKATA ORIMONO Co., Ltd.

Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

TAKATA ORIMONO Co., Ltd.

Established in 1893. Located in Kojima in Kurashiki, looking out over the Seto Inland Sea, this company has continued exploring new possibilities for tatami trim while respecting Japanese traditions and culture.

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TAKEYARI Co., Ltd.

Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture

TAKEYARI Co., Ltd.

Established in 1888. 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 City, Hiroshima Prefecture

KAIHARA Co., Ltd.

a pioneer of Japanese denim and the industry leader

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Kyushu

CHIKUZEN ORIMONO Co., Ltd.

Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture

CHIKUZEN ORIMONO Co., Ltd.

Established in 1949, using its traditional knowledge and techniques to produce Hakata-ori, a traditional craft with a history of nearly 800 years.

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