About

Culture The inheritance of e the Japanese sense of beauty

We carefully preserve and pass down the sentiments and aesthetic values embedded in kimonos and obi, such as the craftsmanship of skilled artisans and the parent’s love for their child.

Design A design where chic fashion and elegance coexist

We pursue chic and elegant designs that align with contemporary trends, while holding deep respect for traditional Japanese textiles

Quality Reliable quality backed by experience and expertise

The width of kimonos and obi is approximately 30 cm, and there are also limitations on their lengths.
Additionally, for garments like formal kimonos, pattern matching is also required. Therefore, skilled artisans with experience in both Western and traditional Japanese tailoring skills craft these items with advanced skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Maintenance Sustainable practices

We not only upcycle unworn kimonos and obis, but also focus on repair and maintenance to mend any fraying or wear that occurs after use, ensuring they can be enjoyed for a long time

Staff

Tamatebako Owner designer Tamami Katsuma

Born in Tokyo. Studied fashion history, textile science, structural design, Japanese tailoring, and design theory at a university in Tokyo, and obtained a teaching license. During student years, she engaged in the design and production of event costumes. After graduating, she worked for a wedding dress manufacturing company. Upon becoming independent, she started a business creating dresses and stage costumes. She has since produced wedding dresses, costumes for celebrities, and costumes for dramas and commercials. During her work, she came across kimonos and obi left by her beloved grandmother and discovered the charm of these textiles. Feeling skeptical about the remake items commonly seen at that time, she pursued her own unique designs. This led to receiving custom orders, and in 2016, she founded "Tamatebako Handmade"

Tamatebako Creative director Miho Katsuma

She is responsible for design planning and overall marketing of Tamatebako. She also manages photography, video production, and the overall direction of shoots, etc. She serves as a social media marketing advisor and occasionally works as an artist.

Achievements

2023

Feb

Featured in the interview video for the English version of WILD HEARTS, Miracle Bell Magic, who provided voice acting, wore our outfit.

Manami Igashira wore our outfit and earrings during her appearance on NHK's "Minyo Damashi Furusato no Uta".
2022

Nov

At ELLE ACTIVE! FESTIVAL 2022, Miracle Bell Magic wore our outfit.

Participated in the JDS-hosted exhibition in Paris.

May

Provided Yuki Mishima with an outfit for the Ca' Foscari Short Film Festival in Venice.

Apr

Yurina Hirate carried our bag at Cartier's Sixième Sens Par Cartier event.
2021

Nov

Pop-up store at Shibuya Scramble Square, 5th-floor central event space.

Jul

Pop-up store at Shibuya Scramble Square, 5th-floor central event space.

May

Pop-up store at Shibuya Scramble Square, 4th-floor 428-224 space.

Feb

Pop-up store at Shibuya Scramble Square, 5th-floor central event space.
2020

Nov

Pop-up store at Shibuya Scramble Square, 4th-floor 428-224 space.

Sep

Featured in the web magazine MERRY.

Jun

Pop-up store at Yokohama Takashimaya, 1st-floor main escalator area.

Feb

Pop-up store at Tokyu Plaza Ginza, HINKA RINKA 1st floor.

Jan

Pop-up store at Tokyu Plaza Ginza, HINKA RINKA 3rd floor.
2019

Dec

Featured in the January issue of an.an magazine (No. 2182).

Nov

Participated in the JDS-hosted exhibition in Paris.

Oct

Exhibition at the Good Job Creation Fair, hosted by the National Association of Shinkin Banks, at Tokyo International Forum.
2018

Sep

Participated in the Daikanyama Wa Party.

Feb

Pop-up store at Shibuya Hikarie, 5th-floor event space.