Kashiwara's Industry Is About More Than Just Grapes Introducing Companies in Kashiwara City

Kusakura Co., Ltd. is a judo uniform manufacturer with over 100 years of history. Their durable judo uniforms, beloved by judoka around the world, are made using fabric carefully woven by Kusakura's skilled artisans. Their new brand "kusakura sashiko" focuses on this traditional fabric, offering products such as apparel, bags, and everyday items featuring sashiko weaving.

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Name

Kusakura Co., Ltd.

Website

https://www.kusakura.co.jp/
https://kusakurasashiko.com/

Address

2-7-19 Imamachi, Kashiwara City, Osaka 582-0002, Japan

TEL

072-972-1367

Crew Neck Sashiko T-Shirt(17,380 yen incl. tax)

T-shirt made of sashiko fabric, 70% cotton / 30% polyester, sizes S to 5L, colors: natural / black / navy

Made in Kashiwara. Stays fresh even after washing.

Half Pants(17,380 yen incl. tax)

Half pants made of sashiko fabric, 100% cotton, sizes S to 3L, color: black

Based on martial arts uniform pants, these are designed for daily wear. Light and comfortable to wear.

Black Haori(18,150 yen incl. tax)

Haori made from sashiko fabric (samue-style), 70% cotton / 30% polyester, sizes S to LL, color: black

Designed with a touch of martial arts wear. Can be worn as a samue or haori style depending on your preference.

Handbags and Shoulder Bags(66,000 yen incl. tax, 49,500 yen incl. tax)

Sashiko fabric bags. Body: 100% cotton / cow leather / polyester inner lining, sizes: large/small, colors: indigo / green / navy

Bags made using judo uniform hem fabric — a specialty of the judo wear manufacturer.

Sashiko Slippers & Babouche (Natural, Persimmon Dyed)(4,180 yen incl. tax, 5,280 yen incl. tax)

Sashiko fabric slippers and babouche, 70% cotton / 30% polyester, sizes S to XL (slippers: M/L only)

Made using international match-grade judo fabric. The babouche is washable. The persimmon-dyed version develops a unique look with age.