PHILOSOPHY
Sustainability in Craftsmanship
Yarn is the beginning. We use high quality yarns which are the base to unique textures, shapes, and colors. Our passion is to create garments that last a lifetime with high quality yarn from start to finish.
With the continued support from local craftsmen, MAOTA is committed to slow, visible production methods. Based a short distance from our weaving mills, yarn factories, dyeing mills, and production factories in Japan, we work closely with craftsmen to ensure stability both for them and for future generations. This is the reason we offer pre-order garments, producing only what has been ordered.
"The idea is not to show off your skill, but to use it in the places that people don't see. Always finding ways to make improvements: never stop tweaking. That's the bedrock of craftsmanship." — MAOTA craftsman
About MAOTA
Garments that last a lifetime with high quality yarn from start to finish.
MAOTA was established by Masaaki Ota in 2020 with a dedication to sustainability and craftsmanship above all else. With a focus on exacting patterns, exceptional fabrics, and slow production methods, MAOTA is the foundation for dressing with confidence. With a background as menswear designer for Yohji Yamamoto and Adidas, Masaaki "Masa" takes an expert approach and lifelong creativity to his own brand.
The name MAOTA combines two Japanese words: "Ma" meaning space, time, or things in between,including beauty in white space and the idea of relation. For Masa, "Ma" is important for creation; the relationships between all elements of yarn, dye, weaving, patterns, and craftsmen. The word "Ota" is his surname.
If you have any further questions please contact us at info@maotajp.com