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✨Kumihimo Experience. A Special Souvenir From Japan✨

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✨Kumihimo Experience. A Special Souvenir From Japan✨

Are you looking for a new kind of experience to get in touch with Japanese culture? Why not try to make your kumihimo and bring it back home as a special souvenir from your trip to Japan? You will get to know more about the traditional Japanese art of braiding silk threads and you'll have the chance to see the skilled artisans at work. What is kumihimo? Kumihimo is the Japanese word for "gathered threads" and it is an antique form of craft where silk threads are weaved together using traditional wooden looms. Imported from China and the Korean peninsula during the Nara period...

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Happy Father's Day

2023 father's day gift gift for father handmade kumihimo nature stone

Happy Father's Day

With Father's Day coming, now's the perfect time to choose your gift and tell your dad how you love him. We pick up some products suit as father's day gifts. Don't miss the time and chance~   【Tozaburo x Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo bracelet】 $175.00 USD 【Cotton Drawstring bag Pouch - Keisuke Serizawa 3 Patterns】 $29.00 USD 【Cotton Coaster - Keisuke Serizawa 3 Patterns】 $19.00 USD 【12mm Aizen indigo wild cherry tree wood Bracelet】 $69.00 USD   【Indian Sandalwood Heart Sutra Bracelet Beads 3 Sizes】 $79.00 USD~ 【Indian Sandalwood Heart Sutra & Gemstone Bracelet 5 Types】 $95.00 USD 【8mm / 10mm...

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Golden Week Holiday

Golden Week Holiday

  Important notice  We will be closed from May 3rd to May 7th (Japan time) for the Golden Week holiday. We will resume regular business on Monday 8th. Please note that during this period there might be delays in order processing and parcel delivery. 5月3日~5月7日までGW休みとなります。5月8日通常営業させていただきます。 この期間にご注文いただいた商品の発送は5月8日以降となりますので、ご了承ください。  

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Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day

Life is a gift. Mother's day's coming soon and it's time to tell all the moms in your life how much you appreciate their love and support. Kyoto Asahiya is here with some gift suggestions to help you pick up the perfect gift.  【8mm Aizen indigo wild cherry tree wood Bracelet】 $59.00 USD  【Tozaburo x Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo bracelet】 $175.00 USD~$190.00 USD  【6mm Sandalwood Double Bracelet】 $89.00 USD  【Olive Tree Wooden Bracelet 5 colors】 $49.00 USD  【8mm Kyoto Kiyomizu-yaki & Crystal Bracelet】 $159.00 USD  【90cm Cotton Furoshiki - Kotoima 6 Patterns】 $29.00 USD  【50cm Cotton Furoshiki - Animals 4 Patterns】  $12.00 USD...

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✨New item release: Tozaburo Himo x Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo bracelet✨

2023 bracelet handmade kumihimo nature stone new items

✨New item release: Tozaburo Himo x Kyoto Asahiya kumihimo bracelet✨

  We are pleased to announce the release of a new serie of kumihimo bracelets starting from March 31st. These bracelets are the result of Tozaburo Himo's renowned experience dating back to 1867. They're made using silk threads and natural stones and the manufacturing process (dyeing, thread reeling and braiding) is hand made. 5 colors available matched with a gemstone of the same color: red with garnet, green with jade, purple with amethyst, blue with lapis lazuli, and black with onyx.   【 Red with garnet】 $175.00 USD Garnet is January birthstone, therefore for Capricorn and Aquarius zodiac signs.It symbolizes protection, trust,...

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