Showen Kumihimo is a traditional textile manufacturing founded in 1948 by Noboru and Misao Kaji. Showen specializes in the traditional craft of Kumihimo, which is traditionally used with formal kimono. Showen is the foremost manufacturer merging traditional craft with today’s fashion trends. With over 60 years of handcrafted experience, as well as, over 50 years of machine-crafted experience, SHOWEN delivers to the world the finest quality of traditional and innovative Kumihimo products.

With over 60 years of handcrafted experience, as well as, over 50 years of machine-crafted experience, SHOWEN delivers to the world the finest quality of traditional and innovative Kumihimo products.

Showen Kumihimo is a manufacturer and purveyor of the Kumihimo braiding craft. Showen’s product use threads from many materials and handcrafts braids into a multitude of products ranging from straps to bowties.

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