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KYOTO CRAFTSMAN LAB

GENERATIONS OF ART, EXPRESSED FREELY

​Kyoto Craftsman Lab is a band of skilled Kyoto craftsmen and small manufacturers with the vision of showcasing the spirit of traditional craftsmanship. We strive to transform these superb traditional skills and techniques into the modern world, offering the most refined products created through unceasing enthusiasm and passion.
Kyoto Craftsman Lab Collab Products
Kyoto has been the center of Japanese traditional culture for over a thousand years. The city is filled with a multitude of historical landmarks, charm, and beauty. Craftsmen have passed down both their traditional craftsmanship and techniques through generations.​
Kyoto Craftsman Lab Aizome Indigo dyeing
Our logo is inspired by the Kamo and Katsura rivers that flow through Kyoto,
and also the Japanese word "Jiyuu" (free), to portray our concept of expressing art freely.​
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PARTNERS & WORKS

KYOTO "ISETAN" COLLAB WORK

Kyoto ISETAN, one of the biggest department stores in Japan, collaborated with "Kofu" shop in Kyoto, creating denim shirt with SASHIKO pattern accessories using one-of-a-kind vintage cloth, from the Meiji era.
Vintage Cloth, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Vintage Cloth, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Vintage Cloth, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Vintage Cloth, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Vintage Cloth, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Vintage Cloth, Kyoto Craftsman Lab

MIYABI-ORI KUBO, INDIGO DYEING PROFESSION/MANUFACTURER

Miyabi-ori Kobo is the dyeing profession/manufacturer for Hon-Aizome, genuine indigo dyeing. They have passed down it's traditional special “ash liquid fermentation” method since the Edo era.
Aizome, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Aizome, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Aizome, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Aizome, Kyoto Craftsman Lab

KYOTO FUROSHIKI(風呂敷) MANUFACTURER

Furoshiki, traditional Japanese wrapping cloth, with modern taste
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KIYOMIZU-YAKI ATELIER

Funky arts from “Lefty art” on a traditional Kiyomizu-yaki ware
Kiyomizu-yaki is a traditional ware from the district of Kiyomizu Temple in Kyoto, founded during the Momoyama period(1573-1603). 

Kiyomizuyaki, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Kiyomizuyaki, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Kiyomizuyaki, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Kiyomizuyaki, Kyoto Craftsman Lab

CRAFTSMAN T-SHIRT, UTILIZING "KATAGAMI YUZEN KIMONO" METHOD

Atelier Cosmos, Kyoto

Skillful and experienced craftsmen apply their full efforts, techniques, and knowledge to create this special graphic t-shirt. They employ the special advanced printing technique, “Katagami Yusen” method, a traditional Yusen-Kimono style using cutting paper patterns to print on silk kimono.
free rage craftsman t-shirt
free rage craftsman t-shirt
free rage craftsman t-shirt
free rage craftsman t-shirt

"ONE-OF-A-KIND" HAND DYED PRODUCTS, 
UTILIZING COLD PAD-BATCH DYEING METHOD

Atelier Cosmos, Kyoto

Cold pad-batch dyeing is an alternative method of reactive dyeing that is more environment friendly. This method requires fewer resources with less usage of water and energy. The dyeing process is very carefully done by hand.
Hand dyeing, Kyoto  Craftsman Lab
Hand dyeing, Kyoto  Craftsman Lab
Hand dyeing, Kyoto  Craftsman Lab
Hand dyeing, Kyoto  Craftsman Lab

RECYCLE COTTON TEE

Kyoto Craftsman Lab

Recycle Cotton Tees are made from short fibers that fall off during the spinning and combing process. It gives the garment a super soft feel and superior fit. Every recycle cotton fabric adopts the characteristics of the yarn it originally came from, making each one unique in its own way. 
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The hem is a style that was used in the 1970s and 80s called SUSOHIKI. This look is characterized by vertical threads and is created using a special sewing technique. All of our Recycle Cotton Tees are skillfully MADE IN JAPAN.
Recycle Cotton Tee, Kyoto  Craftsman Lab
Recycle Cotton Tee, Kyoto  Craftsman Lab

ABOUT COMPANY

Kyoto Craftsman Lab is a partnership of small manufacturers and skilled craftsmen of Kyoto, and is operated by Atelier Cosmos Inc. Atelier Cosmos was established in 1969 in Kyoto, and has specialized in professional printing works making quality garments.

​Their enthusiasm toward craftsmanship is unceasing, delivering top-notch merchandising products utilizing their elaborate drawing skills and advanced processing techniques.​
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Atelier Cosmos, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Atelier Cosmos, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Atelier Cosmos, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
Atelier Cosmos, Kyoto Craftsman Lab

ABOUT KYOTO

Kyoto is former capital of Japan and has been the center of traditional Japanese culture for more than a thousand years. Kyoto is a unique city of endless delight for hundreds of temples and shrines, splendid gardens, enchanting machiya(traditional wooden house), and historical monuments. Kyoto is also rich in natural beauty with picturesque bamboo forest, mountains and rivers.
Kyoto City, Kyoto Craftsman Lab
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