Knitting Mill, Aichi, Japan

MAOTA aims to focus on traceability and we have been following the journey of this yarns from the beginning. We are very happy to be able to work with the...

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Yarn factory, Aichi, Japan

We strongly believe in slowing down and a wardrobe that transcends seasons. With an emphasis in craftsmanship our aim is to design high quality products with longevity in mind, selecting...

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Hand Knitting in Aichi, Japan

Hand-kitted items are carefully knitted by craftsmen over time. This is one of the most important craftsmanships for us, whose brand philosophy is sustainability of craftsmanship. For those of us...

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Washi factory, Mino, Gifu

Mino Washi is a type of Japanese paper from Mino, Gifu. Washi is made from paper mulberry, a plant native to Mino. Because of the high quality of paper, it...

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Tape and Kumihimo Factory, Gifu, Japan

Since we have sustainability in mind, we wanted to reduce the wastage that comes from making textiles. Usually there is left over yarns that factories unfortunately throw away because it...

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Garment Factory, Gifu, Japan

The final step to finish our garments is made at a local garment factory in Gifu, Japan. Their excellent skill in pattern making, sewing and the delicacy they bring into...

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Weaving Mill, Aichi, Japan

MAOTA aims to focus on traceability and we have been following some of our yarn’s journey from the very beginning. From choosing the yarn, the dye colors to the weaving strength, we...

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Tape and Kumihimo Factory, Gifu, Japan

We decided to make our cords (used for our pants and shorts) from left-over supima cotton yarns and make them as kumihimo (cords). Kumihimo is a Japanese form of braid-making....

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Shibori Factory, Aichi, Japan

Colors live deeply in life and culture as many paintings, textiles, ceramics, poetry and literature. For example, the beauty of colors are reflected in traditional wear created by the wisdom...

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Dyeing Mill, Aichi, Japan

Traditional Japanese colors that create a beautiful harmony in the changing seasons.  Since ancient times, in Japan, we have incorporated various colors into our lives, discovered the world of delicate...

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Weaving Mill, Aichi, Japan

Weaving Mill, Aichi, Japan

MAOTA aims to focus on traceability and we have been following some of our yarn’s journey from the very beginning. From choosing the yarn, the dye colors to the weaving strength, we...

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Shibori Factory, Aichi, Japan

Shibori Factory, Aichi, Japan

Colors live deeply in life and culture as many paintings, textiles, ceramics, poetry and literature. For example, the beauty of colors are reflected in traditional wear created by the wisdom...

Read more →

Dyeing Mill, Aichi, Japan

Dyeing Mill, Aichi, Japan

Traditional Japanese colors that create a beautiful harmony in the changing seasons.  Since ancient times, in Japan, we have incorporated various colors into our lives, discovered the world of delicate...

Read more →