UMBRELLA
From yarn to umbrella
Our umbrellas are all made with woven jacquard textile, using beautiful yarns dyed and washed with pure water from mount fuji. Cut into the parts, sewed, built, all these processes by craftsmen’s skillful hands.
umbrella making
Umbrella making that inherits traditional techniques
Makita Shoten is the only textile factory in Japan that can produce everything from fabric to finished product. It takes many hands to create a beautiful umbrella through various processes.
これぞ槙田の伝統傘
the Makita’s tradition since 1866
Hybrid of technique and chicness
We have inherit the Kaiki silk tradition which was cherished by wealthy Edo citizen and our umbreall “1866” expresses all essence these inherit. Using water proof chambray textile for outer surface and cut jacquards for inside and built with Kawazu-bari, ancient technique of umbrella making.
You can also see a list of other original umbrella series made by Makita Shoten on our online shop.
新しい取り組みから生まれる傘
New umbrella with new challenge
Hybrid of fashion and umbrella
Since 1866, Makita shoten has respected the importance of creativity for the future. One good example is the umbrella named “SAI=vegetable” which looks like corn, carrot and beans, impressive with textured textile like vegetable itself、using knowhow of umbrella as well as garment textile. Makita shoten is challenging new possibilities of collaboration, for example, unique kids rain wear by Franky Glow and famous illustration by Stig Lindberg becomes precise jacquard woven umbrella.
You can also watch a video to see how umbrellas are made at Makita Shoten.
<Ordering an original umbrella>
[For corporate customers only] Would you like to create your own original umbrella? Makita Shoten is the only factory in Japan with an integrated production line from fabric to finished product.
<Weaving umbrella fabric and clothing fabric>
There are six main steps that Makida Shoten goes through before their fabrics are finished, and each step is carried out by specialized craftsmen who have inherited the traditions of the ancient production area.
<Umbrella case study>
Makita Shoten continues to challenge itself with new manufacturing techniques, and is actively involved in collaborative products with other industries and product development projects with students.