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OUR STORY

THE BRAND

LAOBIは日本とヨーロッパの伝統が融合し生まれたライフスタイルブランドです。

京都の西陣織を中心に日本で生産されてから使われないままでいる「帯のはぎれ」をイタリアにてデザインを加え、ひとつひとつ丁寧に現地の職人により制作されています。


京都で宮大工をしていた曽祖父と西陣織職人の叔母をもつ職人家系で生まれ、幼少期より「着物」に魅了され心から着物の持つ美しさと繊細さに惹かれ続けています。

 

華やかな和洋折中のデザインはイタリア、イギリス、アメリカでの暮らしと世界中を旅した経験にインスピレーションを受け制作されています。


​​​The Fusion of Japanese and Western tradition create unique designs. We use all sustainable fabrics.

 

Laobi was born from the passion of the designer who comes from a family with a  tradition of craftsmanship, with a great-grandfather who was a Miyadaiku (A carpenter for Temples and Shrines in Kyoto) and her aunt was a Kimono-weaver in Nishijin. All designs and creations are inspired by her experiences gathered while living in Italy, the UK, and the United States and while traveling the world and experiencing different cultures.

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This is how we do

1.Sustainable textiles  from Japan

The beautifully crafted kimono fabrics, with technique and history should be showcased to a wider audience. That's why, we're repurposing unused kimono sashes. All products are made to order, which helps us minimize any unnecessary use of resources.

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3.Plastic free shipping

​4. Zero waste

We ship our products with plant-based compostable mailers and recyclable cardboard.

2.Design in Italy

Our stuff is designed here in Italy and made with love by skilled artisans.

All products are made to order, which helps us minimize any unnecessary use of resources.

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