01 / Wear
Wear Your Way
Bring the colours and silhouettes of kimono into your own wardrobe.
Layering / Belt styling / Dress-inspired looks
KOHAKUYA / THE TEXTILE ARCHIVE
A textile
that speaks to you.
Vintage kimono, obi and textiles from Japan.
Find your way into the archive ↓
One textile. Many possibilities.
Four ways to explore. Check each listing for its material, measurements and individual condition.
02 / Make
Textiles for Making
Let a textile become the starting point for your next work.
Art pieces / Table runners / Wall hangings / Patchwork / Quilts / Jackets / Dresses
03 / Collect
Collect Japanese Textiles
Live with the colours, patterns and details that draw you closer.
Weave / Dye / Motifs / Makers and their stories
04 / Study
Study Japanese Textiles
Look closer at structure, construction and the details on both sides.
Shoshi labels / Textile structure / Pattern placement / Construction
A CLOSER LOOK
A closer look
at each textile.
Shoshi and labels can offer clues to a textile's background. Read the individual listing for what is documented and what is included.
Explore pieces with shoshi →