Japan Washo Holdings Co., Ltd. Kata Takumi Kogei obi received W at the 68th New Hakata Ori Exhibition

[Japanese Washo Holdings Co., Ltd.] Kata Takumi Kogei’s obi won the W at the 68th “New Hakata Ori Exhibition” ​
Nippon Kimoso Holdings Co., Ltd. Press release: April 16, 2025 At the 68th “New Hakata Ori Exhibition”, Kata Takumi Kogei’s obi received a double award. Hakata Takumi Kogei Co., Ltd., a consolidated subsidiary of Nippon Kimono Holdings Co., Ltd. (listed on TSE Standard/Securities code 2499, head office: Minato-ku, Tokyo), which offers kimono dressing classes nationwide for free, exhibited at the 68th New Hakata Ori Exhibition and won the Fukuoka Prefectural Governor’s Award and the Fukuoka Mayor’s Award. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81758/66/81758-66-f5562ba0ad0efb3bd1420964c8208fc3-3500×2612.jpg The 68th New Hakata Ori Exhibition is being held at Traditional Crafts Aoyama Square (8-1-22 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo) from April 11th (Friday) to April 17th (Thursday). At an exhibition held in Tokyo every spring, we convey the appeal of traditional crafts representing Fukuoka to people in the metropolitan area. Please enjoy the evolving world of Hakata-ori, a fusion of traditional techniques and the sensibilities of the times.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81758/66/81758-66-3773971038b898c7418912bbf22c3cfd-1616×1616.jpg ●Fukuoka Prefecture Governor’s Award “Uraikanto” The plaid pattern is impressive, with vertical stripes of white, navy blue, golden brown, and pale gray colored, and light green latitudinal stripes arranged randomly. This is the ultimate fukuro obi, using the mamichi pattern, which can be said to be the origin of Hakata-ori, and using the souke technique, which is highly rare among Hakata-ori and is said to be a phantom fabric.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81758/66/81758-66-6f52e68030436e9063e682eda0d530cc-1753×1753.jpg ●Fukuoka Mayor Award “Flower Floating Bridge” A limited-edition bag obi made with elegantly shining silver-shine silver foil on both sides. A weaving technique that creates spaces between the weft threads gives the design depth, giving it both a three-dimensional feel and lightness. It has a reversible pattern that allows you to enjoy changing it according to the season and coordination, and it is suitable for all seasons, so you can use it regardless of the season.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/81758/66/81758-66-012b8bca7df45b0a068b8b42b29fd78a-528×740.jpg ●Hakata Craftsmanship The Hakata-ori weaver has won the Prime Minister’s Award and the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Award at the same exhibition, and currently has eight traditional craftsmen on staff. Our skilled weavers add their own unique skills and sensibilities to traditional techniques and work hard to create a wide range of products, from formal obi to casual obi. Hiroshi Okai, President and Representative Director, was born into a family in the crest engraving business in Nishijin, Kyoto, and has been a strong supporter of the industry since he was a child, experiencing the work of craftsmen up close and wanting to support Japanese handicrafts. Based on Okai’s strong belief, Hakata Takumi Kogei will pass on the traditional techniques and culture of Hakata-ori, a unique handicraft, to future generations and spread the wonders of Japanese
manufacturing. ■Company profile [Hakata Takumi Kogei Co., Ltd.] Business details Manufacture and sale of textiles, provision of information services regarding Japanese clothing culture Member organization Hakata Oricraft Industry Association Head office location: 2-12-40 Nakahata, Onojo City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Representative: Representative Director and President: Hiroshi Okai URL https://takumikougei.jp/ [Nihon Waso Holdings Co., Ltd.] Business details: Sales brokerage of kimono and obi. Holding free kimono dressing classes nationwide (more than 220,000 graduates) Head office location: Roppongi Hills North Tower 5F, 6-2-31 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo Representative Representative Director and President Naofumi Tsuruno Listing category: TSE Standard Market (Securities code 2499) URL https://www.wasou.com