Gold Thread
Gold Thread
Fine Japanese gold thread used for restoration, embroidery and contemporary art.
Japanese Handcrafts
Japanese handcrafts
for modern living
Curated wooden craft, metalwork, vine craft and traditional tools made by artisans across Japan. Each piece is designed to be used, cherished and passed on.
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The art of Japanese Gold Thread
From traditional kimono embroidery to contemporary artwork, Japanese gold thread has carried stories for centuries.
The gold thread is still twisted by hand, and each spool bears a legacy of skill, precision and quiet experimentation.
New Arrivals & Best Sellers
A rotating selection of recent finds and customer favorites.
Stories from the makers
Long-form interviews, technique guides and notes from our visits.
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Kiso wood Industry
Mr. Tagami handcrafts these Edo-style rice containers and rice stools entirely using sawara wood, one of the "Five Trees of Kiso" in Nagano Prefecture.
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Kurata Seisakusho
"Edo Hon-Handmade Tweezers" are designed with precision to capture and gently pluck even fine hairs measuring 0.5 millimeters.
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Komiya Shoten
Komiya Shoten's umbrellas are extremely rare Koshu-ori (woven) umbrellas, crafted with the skilled techniques of veteran artisans
About Takuminohako
Slow Made in Japan
Takuminohako means box of craftsmanship in Japanese.
In a world that moves too fast, we choose to create slowly. Every piece is handmade by Japanese artisans.In addition, we will disseminate modern Japanese products to the world. Our role is to connect makers and people who appreciate the pace, texture and care of handcrafted work.