~ ABOUT US ~
Using rich materials nurtured by nature,
Weaving is done slowly using an old-fashioned shuttle-type power loom.
We create fabrics that are kind to people and the earth, and can be washed and dried in the sun without worrying.
The things we wear in our daily lives,
Something that feels as natural and warm as possible.
Only the amount that can reach the people you want to reach.
We create products with this in mind.
~ ETHICALLY / MADE IN JAPAN ~
ORIGINAL FABRIC
Based in Nishiwaki City, Hyogo Prefecture, representative and designer Satoshi Koizumi operates a 70-year-old vintage shuttle-type power loom with his own hands to create original fabrics while checking the final color and texture. I am. The fabrics we produce change color, weave, thread count, etc. every few meters, and are produced in small quantities that are almost one-of-a-kind. We also use carefully selected natural materials such as fibers and dyes. The cloth, which is woven slowly and carefully using carefully selected materials, has the warmth of love, vibrant colors, and the finest texture and feel to the touch. Be sure to check out LEO's many scarves and clothing made from old-fashioned looms and natural materials.
MINDS
Fascinated by the skills and pride of Banshu-ori artisans, he moved to Nishiwaki in 2013 with the desire to create in the same space. We established the "LEO - Bringing out the roots of things and guiding them -" brand to convey the essence of manufacturing to a wide range of people. In 2014, upon the retirement of the craftsman who had been working with us since the company's founding, we inherited one of the few shuttle-type power looms left in the production area, set up our own workshop, and began production.
ETHICALLY BRAND
Add value to natural materials, natural colors, and things born from nature. The travel-loving designer, who travels overseas every year, incorporates designs inspired by nature into products, and works every day with the aim of creating products that are kind to people and the earth. Many of our products have simple designs with little ideas and changes, so you won't get tired of them and can use them for a long time. Our company aims for the ultimate in low-volume production and focuses on product production that eliminates waste.
~ BANSHU-ORI ~
Banshu-ori has a long origin, and began in 1792 with the introduction of weaving techniques from Nishijin, Kyoto. In Banshu-ori, the water from the river flowing on the west side of the river is suitable for dyeing the threads, so after weaving various patterns such as check patterns and stripes using threads dyed in various colors, we created a variety of patterns to stabilize the shape and create wrinkles. Yarn-dyed textiles, which are processed and completed, became popular, and the area prospered greatly as a production area for yarn-dyed textiles. In its heyday, there was an era called ``Gachaman,'' when the city was full of factories and ``Gacha'' weaving could be worth as much as ``10,000.'' The number of factories in this craftsman town has been decreasing for several years, and there are currently fewer factories in operation. We value the manufacturing process, communicate this to consumers, and look forward to the future of Banshu-ori.
