Our Company 


About KUBOKEI Co.,Ltd

Philosophy & Vision

The Structure of Inheritance

KUBOKEI is not merely a product of personal passion, but a "structure of inheritance" born from 1,500 years of history and the extraordinary skills of our artisans. Our mission is to open these skills to the world, ensuring that the structures meant to survive through time are not confined to individuals but are passed on as shared assets for society as a whole.

KUBOKEI’s role is to establish and protect this structure. It becomes a legacy that matures along with the owner’s life and connects directly to the future.

Definition of Terroir Art and Dynamic Fine Art

We define our own work as "Terroir Art." It is a dynamic fine art born from the integration of land, nature, emotion, and culture.  

• Color Mixing as "Live Alchemy": Unlike calculated chemical colors, our dyes are constructed through an "alchemy of color" mixed from scratch by craftsmen based on the image of that moment.  

• The Power of Nature: By incorporating the natural environment into the process, we realize "living colors" that possess both transparency and depth—something that could never be achieved in an urban studio.  

• Four-Dimensional Gradation: The manual "blurring" technique resonates with the drape (folds) of the fabric and the refraction of light. It is not a static art, but a "four-dimensional painting" that changes along with the owner's movements and the flow of time.  

Exclusivity and Rarity

Every KUBOKEI work possesses a "once-in-a-lifetime encounter" nature that cannot be redone. Due to the interaction between the artisan's hand-mixing and the ever-changing natural environment, it is impossible to reproduce the exact same color twice.  

• Privacy and Rarity: To honor the artisan's skill and the wearer’s individuality, we prioritize the rarity of the work and our clients' privacy.

• Social Media Policy: With the exception of ready-to-wear pieces and exhibition works, completed commissions will not be disclosed on social media by our company.

My Commitment

The Three Pillars of Sustainability

We are promoting a project to redefine exceptional expressive techniques, including hand-painted Yuzen dyeing, as contemporary "art" and deliver it to the world.

1. Creating a system to solve social problems
Instead of confining valuable expressive techniques within "tradition," we elevate them to global "art." By developing overseas art markets distinct from existing domestic distribution, we challenge ourselves to create a system that solves social problems such as the decline of techniques and the lack of successors. We will create a new stage around the world where artists can fully express their talents.

2. A system to fairly return profits to creators
Through our unique global art network, we maximize the artistic value of unique works. We operate a system that optimizes intermediate costs and fairly returns profits to creators. By ensuring creators receive fair evaluation and compensation, we create an environment where they can concentrate on their creations, generating a positive cycle that leads to the creation of even more masterpieces.

3. Creating a Sustainable System
We will go beyond simply providing artwork and develop branding that harmonizes Japanese sensibilities with diverse lifestyles around the world. By delivering works that are loved across borders and eras, we will strive to create a sustainable system that allows creators to continue their work with pride.
見出し
ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。
Wearing a KUBOKEI piece is a quiet affirmation of one's own identity. It is a refined artistic experience that is only completed after resonating with the owner's life journey over a period of 100 years.

Profile 
 CEO Megumi Kubo 

Born in Niigata Prefecture in 1973. My father's family ran a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) with geisha houses, and Niigata's geishas were considered on par with those of Kyoto's Gion and Tokyo's Shinbashi.

Niigata was a bustling port city, the largest of the Kitamae-bune (northern trade ships), where people interacted and developed. It boasted numerous high-class restaurants with a long history dating back to the Edo period, attracting literary figures, artists, and prominent figures from the political and business worlds.

The kimonos I inherited from my father and grandmother, who grew up in such an environment, were traditional crafts with a history of 1300 years, and all were highly valuable and rare.

Both my grandmother and father were skilled calligraphers, and I practiced writing 100 sheets of calligraphy during summer and winter holidays.

My mother was a master of Ikenobo-ryu ikebana (flower arrangement), and there were always flower arrangements in our home.

My mother's family also ran a retail store that did business with kimono wholesalers, and the kimonos prepared as part of my mother's dowry included some that are registered as important intangible cultural properties of Japan and UNESCO intangible cultural heritage.

My maternal grandmother dedicated her life to the tea ceremony.

In this way, I grew up in a family environment deeply rooted in traditional Japanese culture.

I myself worked in the apparel industry for 33 years, achieving results with the motto of "styling that exceeds customer needs," and becoming the first person in the company to win the MVP award for two consecutive years.

I sometimes received words of gratitude from customers saying, "It changed my life." While working in apparel, I also diligently studied Japanese culture, obtaining qualifications as a Japanese etiquette instructor and kimono instructor.

Later, the idea of ​​establishing a Paris branch of the Kimono Academy arose, and I was appointed as the Paris branch manager.

Although I started doing business with kimono wholesalers in 2011, I had difficulty finding kimonos that I was truly satisfied with.

For 10 years, I searched for art-quality kimonos through legitimate channels, but the complex distribution structure of the kimono industry was a major obstacle.

In 2022, by chance, I was introduced to an atelier by an acquaintance of my father, and finally found a piece that I was satisfied with. In the exclusive world of the kimono industry, my ability to speak the Niigata dialect and my passion for kimonos resonated with the owner, and I was able to begin producing kimonos from March 2022.

Career & Qualifications

Professional Experience: 32years in the apparel industry; Former Head of Overseas Business Department (Paris) at a kimono domestic school

 

Family Background

• Grandmother: Tea Ceremony Master

• Grandmother: Master Calligrapher

• Mother: Professor of Ikebana (Japanese floral art)

• Father: Recipient of the Order of the Sacred Treasure for long-standing public service

• Family Business: Operators of a Kimono boutique and a traditional Ryokan (Japanese inn) incorporating an Okiya (Geisha house).

 

Certifications

Certified Kimono Instructor (accredited by Kobayashi Toyoko Kimono Academy) Certified Etiquette Instructor (accredited by Sodo Reihou Gakuin) Herbal Therapist (Japan Medical Herb Association)

 

Registration

 Art Dealer No. 221010002265
Licensed by the Miyagi Prefectual Public Safty Commission (Sendai Kita Police Station )
 

Social Contribution

UNICEF Monthly Supporter

 

Company Name
 KUBOKEI Co.,Ltd
Adress 
〒989-3121

Gōroku, Aoba-ku, Sendai-shi, Miyagi, Japan
Business content

Manufacture and sale of fabrics using traditional hand-painted kimono techniques.”
Representative Director Megumi Kubo
見出し
ここをクリックして表示したいテキストを入力してください。テキストは「右寄せ」「中央寄せ」「左寄せ」といった整列方向、「太字」「斜体」「下線」「取り消し線」、「文字サイズ」「文字色」「文字の背景色」など細かく編集することができます。
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